Domaine Denis Bachelet – Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2012 – Burgundy France

Domaine Denis Bachelet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2012 is an exceptional old-vine Pinot Noir sourced from parcels planted between 1932 and 1937. Produced from several historic lieux-dits across Gevrey-Chambertin, this wine combines concentration, finesse, and remarkable complexity, showcasing why Bachelet is considered one of Burgundy's most respected traditional domaines.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2012
• Vineyard: Vieilles Vignes
• Vine Age: Planted between 1932 and 1937
• Terroir: Champerrier, En Derée, La Justice, Sylvie, La Burie, and La Platière
• Farming: Sustainable viticulture
• Aging: 16–18 months in French oak barrels (approximately 20% new oak)
• Style: Old-vine, age-worthy Burgundy Pinot Noir

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Black cherry, wild raspberry, red currant, and dark berry fruit
• Floral: Delicate rose and violet notes
• Savory: Earth, spice, forest floor, and subtle mineral nuances
• Structure: Silky texture, concentration, and exceptional persistence

The remarkable age of the vines gives this wine a depth and complexity rarely found at the village level. The 2012 vintage balances Gevrey-Chambertin's classic structure with elegance and purity, revealing layers of fruit, earth, and spice that unfold gradually in the glass. Concentrated yet refined, it offers both immediate pleasure and the potential for further development with cellaring.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from vines planted between 1932 and 1937
• One of Burgundy's benchmark old-vine village wines
• Combines concentration, finesse, and terroir expression in classic Bachelet style

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast duck breast
• Beef tenderloin with mushrooms
• Coq au vin
• Aged Comté and Époisses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of traditional Burgundy producers
✓ Lovers of old-vine Pinot Noir
✓ Drinkers seeking village-level wines that perform above their classification
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-forward reds

Production & Terroir

This cuvée is sourced from multiple east-facing parcels across Gevrey-Chambertin, including Champerrier, En Derée, La Justice, Sylvie, La Burie, and La Platière. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and bottled without fining or filtration, it reflects both the character of these historic sites and the extraordinary concentration provided by vines approaching a century of age.