Domaine Camus Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2019
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About The Winery
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
As owner of the largest holdings of grand cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, Hubert Camus is known for incredible wines. The Camus family has been producing wines in Gevrey-Chambertin since 1832. The domaine is made up of 18 hectares (two-thirds of it being grand cru). Camus is the grand cru master and one of the most respected winemakers in Burgundy. He has spent a lot of time and effort working with the French government and with winemaker organisations in order to ensure the quality standards of all Burgundy wines.
Born in 1937, Hubert started full-time at the domaine after completing his military service. He took over from his father in 1974. He was the founding president of the BIVB and would go on to become a three-time president.
Hubert Camus still uses the old school methods that have been passed down from his ancestors: hand-picking, traditional vinification, 14-18 months’ “elevage” in oak barrels. The wines are unfiltered, so there is often sediment in these great grand crus. This adds to the flavour, as well as the cellarability of these wines.
Climate: Continental - marked seasons, hot summer in 2019 with early, high-quality harvests.
Terroir: Rich, shallow clay-limestone soils on bedrock, providing power, structure and elegance typical of Chambertin.
Maturation: 16-18 months in French oak barrels, with a high proportion of new wood (around 30-40%).