The 2020 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux is a Pinot Noir from the renowned region of Burgundy, France. Specifically, this wine hails from the Cote de Nuits sub-region, within the Gevrey Chambertin appellation, more precisely from the Champeaux sub-appellation. Produced by Harmand-Geoffroy, this red wine is bottled with a traditional cork closure and has an alcohol content of 13.5%.
John Gilman, writing for "View From The Cellar" on November 1, 2021, awarded this wine a score of 93 points, indicating its high quality. According to Gilman, Philippe Harmand’s 2020 Champeaux is an “excellent wine in the making.” He describes the bouquet as delivering a “fine range of black cherries, sweet dark berries,” complemented by “a nice touch of meatiness,” and “a beautifully complex base of soil, bitter chocolate, cedar and plenty of upper register smokiness.”
On the palate, Gilman notes that the wine is “pure, precise and full,” with a “great core of fruit” and “lovely mineral drive and focus.” He also mentions the presence of “ripe, fine-grained tannins” that contribute to the wine's structure. The finish is described as “impeccably balanced” with “superb length and grip.”
Overall, the 2020 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux appears to be a meticulously crafted Pinot Noir, characterized by its complexity, balance, and impressive aging potential. Gilman’s review highlights its potential for development, suggesting that it’s a “beautiful bottle of Champeaux in the making.” This wine is expected to appeal to enthusiasts who appreciate finely balanced, mineral-driven Pinot Noir with a robust structure and intricate flavor profile.