Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Estournelles Saint-Jacques 2017 - Domaine Humbert Freres

Tasting notes

"Here the brooding and distinctly cool nose of various dark berries, underbrush, forest floor and humus is set off by enough wood to mention. The racy, intense and delineated middle weight flavors are overtly mineral-driven yet the firm finish is somewhat grippy and a bit short. I like the mid-palate mouthfeel though like the Poissenots the balance isn't quite perfect."

Source: Burghound

Reference: GCESJHUMB17

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

Domaine Humbert Frères – Great Red Wines from Gevrey-Chambertin

Explore our exclusive selection of wines from Domaine Humbert Frères, based in Gevrey-Chambertin in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Run by Frédéric and Emmanuel Humbert, cousins of the famous Dugat family, this small family-run estate produces powerful and expressive Pinot Noir wines with impressive ageing potential.

Estate Overview

Vineyard size: approx. 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)

Appellations & Available Wines

Grand Cru:

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Elegant and powerful, with silky tannins and excellent ageing potential.

Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Crus:

Petite Chapelle – The domaine’s flagship cuvée. Deep, intense, and refined.
Poissenot – Complex and balanced, with precise fruit and long finish.
Estournelles Saint-Jacques – Structured and mineral, with great tension.
La Perrière – Dense and polished, a classic Gevrey profile.

Gevrey-Chambertin Village

An excellent introduction to the Humbert style: ripe tannins, purity of fruit, and precision.

Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

A more accessible cuvée – perfect for discovering the estate's spirit.

Viticulture & Winemaking

Sustainable farming, no herbicides, regular ploughing
Hand-harvested grapes, strict sorting at the vine and winery
Open vat fermentation with native yeasts
Aged for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels (20–50% new wood)
Bottled without fining or filtration (when possible)

Wine Style

Wines from Domaine Humbert Frères are known for:

Deep, vibrant colour
Firm but elegant tannic structure
Rich aromatics: black fruit, spices, forest floor
Excellent ageing capacity – 10 to 20+ years for top crus

Recent vintages show outstanding balance and finesse, with a clearer expression of the terroirs – particularly in Petite Chapelle, now recognized as one of the estate’s finest plots.