Sérafin Père & Fils : Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 Sérafin Père & Fils

Tasting

Color

The wine shows a deep garnet robe with purple highlights, a concentrated hue consistent with fruit grown on very old vines and a grand cru classification.

Nose

The bouquet is complex, combining ripe red and black fruit, black cherry and sweet spice with subtle notes of underbrush and tobacco. The oak influence, while present, appears well integrated, adding a discreet toasted dimension that frames the fruit rather than dominating it.

Palate

The palate is medium-bodied, broad yet never heavy, carried by fine, silky tannins and a generous, layered flavor profile. The finish is remarkably long and intricate, with a touch of spice emerging toward the end, reflecting the wine's structured, serious character inherited from its Mazoyères influence.

Food and wine pairings

This Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled red meats, such as beef tenderloin, as well as with feathered game whose delicate flesh echoes the wine's earthy, woodland notes. It also shines alongside Burgundian classics like beef bourguignon or coq au vin, and with mushroom-based dishes featuring porcini or morels, which extend its forest-floor character. For a more refined pairing, consider noble poultry such as squab or guinea fowl served with a reduced jus and root vegetable garnishes.

Serving and cellaring

The Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 can be enjoyed now, provided it is decanted beforehand to allow it to open fully, though its structure suggests it will reward further patience. For proper cellaring, store the bottle at a stable temperature between 12 and 15°C, away from light and vibration. Based on official guidance, this wine may be kept until approximately 2035.

A Structured Grand Cru from Gevrey-Chambertin's Charmes-Chambertin

The Estate

Sérafin Père & Fils was founded in 1947 in Gevrey-Chambertin, in the heart of Burgundy, by Stanislaus Sérafin, a Polish immigrant who settled in the region after the Second World War. Today the estate is run by the third generation, cousins Karine Sérafin and Frédérique Goulley, who oversee roughly six hectares of vines across Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. The property is known for its old-vine heritage, near-organic farming practices and a traditional, oak-driven style built for long aging.

The Vineyard

The Charmes-Chambertin comes from a tiny plot of about 0.31 hectares, split evenly between the Charmes and Mazoyères climats, situated on clay-limestone soils typical of this part of the Côte de Nuits. The vines here are remarkably old, averaging around 85 years, with the oldest planted in 1946, contributing to naturally low yields and concentrated fruit.

The Vintage

The 2022 growing season in Burgundy was favorable without excessive heat, allowing grapes to reach optimal ripeness under moderate conditions. Harvest began relatively early, on August 30, reflecting steady sugar accumulation through the summer months.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 were fully destemmed and fermented using indigenous yeasts, following the estate's traditional approach. The wine underwent an extended, temperature-controlled maceration before aging in oak barrels combining new and older wood, allowing the fruit's complexity to develop while integrating the oak over time. As is customary at the estate, the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.

Grape Varieties

100% pinot noir.