Domaine Humbert Frères – Great Red Wines of Gevrey-Chambertin
Discover our selection of bottles from Domaine Humbert Frères, located in Gevrey-Chambertin, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. Led by Frédéric and Emmanuel Humbert, cousins of the famous Dugat, the family estate produces exceptional Pinot Noirs, renowned for their intensity, depth, and aging potential.
A Historic, Human-Scale Estate
Area: approximately 7 hectares
Location: Gevrey-Chambertin and Fixin
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vine Age: between 40 and 80 years
Certification: HVE 3 (High Environmental Value)
Available Appellations & Cuvées
Grands Crus:
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
A wine of racy power, with a silky texture and remarkable aging potential.
Premiers Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin:
Petite Chapelle – The estate's emblematic cuvée, combining intensity, finesse, and depth.
Poissenot – Complex and elegant, with precise fruit and a lingering finish.
Estournelles Saint-Jacques – Structured, mineral, superb balance.
La Perrière – A dense and refined wine, very Gevrey in style.
Gevrey-Chambertin Village
A beautiful introduction to the Humbert signature: concentration, purity of fruit, ripe tannins.
Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir
A more accessible cuvée, ideal for discovering the spirit of the estate.
Viticulture & Vinification
Precise plot work, without herbicides, with regular plowing
Manual harvesting, selective sorting in the vineyard and winery
Fermentation in open vats with indigenous yeasts
Aging for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels (20 to 50% new wood)
Bottling without filtration (depending on conditions)
Wine Style
The wines of Domaine Humbert Frères are distinguished by:
Their dense and brilliant color
Their assertive tannic structure, yet always elegant
Their deep aromatics: black fruits, spices, undergrowth
A beautiful evolution in the cellar, with crus that improve over 10 to 20 years
With recent vintages, the Humbert brothers have reached a remarkable level of balance, precision, and finesse, praised by critics.
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