Cherbaudes

Cherbaudes occupies a compact 3-hectare parcel in the Gevrey-Chambertin commune of the Côte de Nuits. Its position is remarkably privileged: the vineyard sits directly between the Grand Cru vineyards of Mazis-Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, and Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze. This placement at the heart of Gevrey's Grand Cru corridor gives the site exceptional terroir credentials despite its Premier Cru classification.

• East-facing aspect captures morning sun and moderates afternoon heat
• Surrounded on multiple sides by Grand Cru vineyards
• Part of the Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru appellation
• Also known as Les Cherbaudes

The soils at Cherbaudes are limestone-clay in composition, distinguished by deep red earth and notably few stones. This deeper, heavier soil profile contributes to the vineyard's character: wines from Cherbaudes tend toward a softer, more rounded expression of Pinot Noir compared to higher-altitude Gevrey Premier Crus where thinner, stonier soils drive greater tension and structure. The cool continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers, provides the thermal contrast that defines growing conditions across the Côte de Nuits.

• Limestone-clay base with deep red surface soils
• Low stone content distinguishes it from stonier neighboring sites
• Deeper soils encourage a rounder, more approachable wine style
• Continental climate with marked seasonal temperature variation

Medieval tradition holds that the site of Cherbaudes was once a cemetery, a detail that echoes the ecclesiastical and monastic history woven through so many Burgundian vineyard names. Whether or not the burial ground story reflects documented fact, the name itself carries that resonance of deep historical occupation that characterizes much of the Côte de Nuits. The vineyard's boundaries have long placed it in close association with the Grand Cru landscape surrounding it.

• Medieval oral tradition associates the site with a former cemetery
• Name may reflect pre-viticultural land use history
• Part of the broader Gevrey-Chambertin terroir mosaic shaped over centuries

Cherbaudes produces Pinot Noir with an elegant, balanced profile. The deep red soils and limited stone content create wines with a noticeably softer character than higher-altitude Gevrey Premier Crus, making them approachable without sacrificing complexity. Expect red berry fruit, spice notes, and a mineral thread that reflects the limestone-clay foundation. The proximity to Grand Cru vineyards on multiple sides adds context to the site's expressive potential.

• Softer, rounder style relative to higher-elevation Gevrey Premier Crus
• Red berries, spice, and mineral notes define the core profile
• Elegant and balanced rather than powerful and structured
• 100% Pinot Noir

The small 3-hectare vineyard is divided among a handful of producers. Domaine Fourrier is among the most recognized names associated with the site, alongside Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils, Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils, and Jacques Rossignol. The Boillot family presence reflects the broader role this extended Burgundian family plays across the Côte de Nuits. Given the vineyard's modest size, production volumes are limited and wines from Cherbaudes require some effort to source.

• Domaine Fourrier: one of Gevrey's benchmark producers
• Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils and Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils both hold parcels
• Jacques Rossignol rounds out the key grower list
• Small total production given the 3-hectare vineyard size