Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon, Gevrey Chambertin, Les Champonnets 2009 EVENT SERVICE mature Syrah that perfectly captures

mature Syrah that perfectly captures the elegance of a cooler Northern Rhône vintage

chocolate and walnut character

Powerful on the palate with intense berry and herb flavors

very smooth and moreish

62%): His Chardonnay talents are such that Gavin Chanin’s Pinot Noirs often occupy the background

Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon, Gevrey Chambertin, Les Champonnets 2009 EVENT SERVICE mature Syrah that perfectly capturesBorn in Paris, Jean Michel Guillon arrived at Gevrey Chambertin in 1980 with few connections or resources after he retired from aeronautics. Now the estate he runs with his son Alexis has holdings in more than 20 appellations, including Grand Cru sites like Mazis Chambertin and Vougeot. He is reportedly the biggest buyer of new French oak in Burgundy after Domaine Romane Conti and the Hospices de Beaune. He has built up a Domaine of reputation from