Camus Pere & Fils, Chambertin Grand Cru 2017

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About the Producer

Camus Père & Fils is a Burgundian wine producer located in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. The Camus family has owned the estate since the 1930s, although the domaine itself dates to 1732. The estate primarily produces Pinot Noir from an impressive lineup of Gevrey-Chambertin grand cru sites, including the famous Chambertin vineyard. The estate consists of 18 hectares (44 acres) of vineyard land, ranging from the generic Bourgogne appellation to grand cru-level vineyards (of which the estate has 12 hectares/30 acres). Camus has plots in Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin and a tiny plot in Mazis-Chambertin. Around 30 percent of the domaine's fruit is sold to other producers. Vinification at Camus Père & Fils is traditional. Grapes are handpicked and destemmed, and are then fermented in tank. The wines go through malolactic fermentation before barrel maturation in French oak barrels for 14-18 months. Camus uses on average 75 percent new oak, although this differs depending on the wine. Before bottling, the wines are racked back to tank and fined with egg whites. Camus Père & Fils exports around 70 percent of its finished wines.