Serafin Pere & Fils : Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru 2014

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 Sérafin Père & Fils

Tasting

Color

This Grand Cru reveals a deep ruby robe, a reflection of the concentrated fruit drawn from old, low-yielding vines.

Nose

The bouquet is floral and fruity, opening on red cherry, wild strawberry and pomegranate, framed by neatly integrated new oak. Earthy undertones bring a touch of undergrowth and a subtle game-like nuance, adding depth to the aromatic profile.

Palate

The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy, showing beautiful concentration through the mid-palate thanks to an abundance of dry extract that cushions the fine, dense tannins. A spicy note emerges toward the finish, reminiscent of neighboring Mazis-Chambertin, leading into a long, taut and well-balanced finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru pairs beautifully with roasted red meats such as beef filet, as well as lamb, slow-cooked game stews and roasted game birds, which echo its spicy, savory character.

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 at a temperature of around 15 to 16°C. According to critics' estimates, the wine is expected to drink well until around 2040, after a few additional years in the cellar to allow the oak to fully integrate.

Other characteristics

A dry red wine, it shows no residual sweetness, relying instead on an abundant natural extract that supports its fine, firmly knit tannic structure.

A Grand Cru from Old Vines at the Heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, Built for Aging

The Estate

Sérafin Père & Fils was founded in 1947 in Gevrey-Chambertin, in the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, by Stanislaus Sérafin. The small, roughly six-hectare estate is today run by the third generation, with Karine Sérafin as owner, overseeing management and sales, and her cousin Frédérique Goulley as winemaker. Known for its old vines, low yields and generous new-oak aging, the domaine crafts unfiltered wines designed for long-term cellaring.

The Vineyard

The Charmes-Chambertin comes from a tiny 0.31-hectare plot of vines over 55 years old, split between the Charmes climat itself and a section of Mazoyères-Chambertin. The vineyard benefits from the clay-limestone soils typical of the Côte de Nuits and is tended with sustainable, near-organic practices and very low yields, favoring concentration and depth in the fruit.

Winemaking and aging

The Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 follows the estate's traditional approach: fully destemmed grapes, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and aging in oak barrels with a substantial, well-balanced proportion of new wood and light toast. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving its natural texture and supporting its long aging potential.

Grape Varieties

Pinot noir (100 %).