- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Sérafin Père et Fils
- Region Gevrey Chambertin
- Drinking 2016 - 2030
- Case size 12x75cl
- Available Now
2009 - Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny Christian Sérafin - 12x75cl
- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Sérafin Père et Fils
- Region Gevrey Chambertin
- Drinking 2016 - 2030
- Case size 12x75cl
- Available Now
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Goedhuis, January 2011
Aromatic and alluring with roasted coffee, red currants and red cherries. A more feminine and ethereal version of Corbeaux which gives clear-cut definition and chiselled minerality.
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Neal Martin, January 2011, Score: 92-94
The Fonteny has wonderful definition on the nose, the mineralite really showing through with a touch of nettle and wild heather. Complex and absorbing. The palate is very well balanced with fine, ripe tannins, juicy redcurrant and raspberry with a fine, filigree finish. This Fonteny is imbued with such panache and class that it is nigh impossible to resist.
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Burghound, January 2012, Score: 91
Here the nose is not quite as ripe though it is airier and more refined with a pretty mix of very fresh red berry fruit that is cut with hints of earth and humus that continue onto the precise and pure flavors that possess a firm minerality that continues onto the energetic, balanced and impressively long finish. As is typically the case, this is an elegant Gevrey 1er that isn’t quite as complex as the Corbeaux but is every bit as long. A choice. Drink: 2017+.Comments: outstanding!
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Burghound, January 2011, Score: 90-92
Here the nose is not quite as ripe though it is airier and more refined with a pretty mix of very fresh red berry fruit that is cut with hints of earth and humus that continue onto the precise and pure flavors that possess a firm minerality that continues onto the energetic, balanced and impressively long finish. As is typically the case, this is an elegant Gevrey 1er. Drink: 2017+.
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Jancis Robinson, January 2011, Score: 17
Light nose with some evolution already and lots of charm. Polish and juice but not enormous intensity. Good balance though.
Producer
Domaine Sérafin Père et Fils
The Sérafin family are part of the establishment in Gevrey Chambertin. From when he took over from his father in the 1960 until his recent retirement, if you ever want to get in touch with Christian, you either had to call him as the rooster crowed in the morning or long after the sun had set. The rest of the time, he was working out in the vines or deep in his cellars. The domaine is now run by cousins Frédérique and Karin...Read more
The Sérafin family are part of the establishment in Gevrey Chambertin. From when he took over from his father in the 1960 until his recent retirement, if you ever want to get in touch with Christian, you either had to call him as the rooster crowed in the morning or long after the sun had set. The rest of the time, he was working out in the vines or deep in his cellars. The domaine is now run by cousins Frédérique and Karine who are continuing the family tradition of making bold and structured wines. Their Pinots benefit from a period of bottle age and typically express fine tertiary characteristics. They do not fine or filter their wines, and only rack when necessary. Not shy of new oak, they use up to 50% on their straight Bourgogne and often 100% on the rest of their cuvées depending on the concentration. The wines tend to be ample and fleshy, and the richest ones need some cellaring in order to better integrate the spicy, cedarwood flavours.Read less
Region
Gevrey Chambertin
The greatest village in terms of notable grand cru vineyards, Gevrey Chambertin has no less than 9 of them including its most famous Chambertin and Chambertin Clos de Bèze, and includes a premier cru vineyard that many people deem grand cru in quality - Clos St. Jacques. It encompasses approximately 400 hectares under vine also making it the largest top quality vineyard area in the Côte de Nuits. Gevrey-Chambertin has many followers who seek out its deeply coloured, robust and textured wines. They are often firmer than the neighbouring appellations of Chambolle Musigny and Vosne Romanée and can take several years to soften once released. Due to its size and reputation, the list of excellent producers is noteworthy and many are worth seeking out.