Domaine Sérafin, Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Les Corbeaux, 2009, Red Burgundy 75 cl

"Made from old vines, with very low yields and thoughtful aging, the wines of Domaine Sérafin, unfiltered, are both powerful, subtle, and superb in evolution. The style is defined by a completely destemmed harvest, controlled pigeage, and extractions. The long aging in barrels contributes to the aromatic universe of the cuvées, but never imposes itself." Viticulture is conventional, treatments are limited to the strict minimum, and the harvests are manual.

Tasting

Food and wine pairings 

Braised duck with peas, veal shank with small vegetables, roasted stuffed goose, lobster in red wine, partridges, sweetbreads with morels, roasted quail, duck fillets, beef bourguignon, roasted woodcock, stew, lobster with coral sauce, spring veal chop, royal hare, matured rib of beef.

RVF's opinion on the estate

We only recently discovered the wines of this remarkable small estate, and they left us with a very strong impression. Their generous fruit indicates grapes harvested at very high maturity, their integration of wood is astonishing, and their length is sumptuous. I sincerely hope he has some bottles to sell to great enthusiasts.

This small estate of six hectares cultivated in organic farming extends over Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Morey-Saint-Denis. The wines, with rich and mature fruit and perfectly integrated aging, are particularly appreciated by critics and reference guides, despite the estate's great discretion. Thus, the estate's references can be found at the Bristol or Taillevent, yet its name means nothing to many enthusiasts! Without succession, and close to retirement, these may be the last vintages of a brilliant Burgundy estate.

Technical characteristics

• Domaine: Serafin Pere & Fils

• Cuvée: Les Corbeaux Gevrey Chambertin premier cru

• Classification: premier cru

• Country: France

• Region: Burgundy

• Sub-region: Côte de Nuits

• Appellation: Gevrey Chambertin premier cru Les Corbeaux

• Color: Red wine

• Type: dry, still

• Area: 6 hectares

• Vintage: 2009

• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir

• Age of the vines: 42 years in 2009

• Uncertified organic wine, unfiltered, not fined
  

• Harvest: manual

• Format: Bottle 75 CL
  
  

About the estate

Christian Sérafin succeeded his father in 1988 at the helm of Domaine Sérafin. However, he had been working alongside him since the late 1950s.