Everything from Bourgogne Rouge to Echezeaux with Berthaut-Gerbet!
Everything from Bourgogne Rouge to Echezeaux with Berthaut-Gerbet!
The wines of Amélie Berthaut are those of great purity and finesse. Her vines are mostly concentrated in Fixin, but spread all the way to some of the Grand Crus in Vosne-Romanée! Amélie has been turning heads since she took over in 2013 when she was just 25 years old. Since then she has been refining her craft and making some of the most beautiful Burgundies around!
Amélie Berthaut is the 7th generation to farm her family’s vineyards in Fixin. This domaine includes all the vineyards of Domaine Denis Berthaut (from her father) and portions of Domaine Francois Gerbet (from her mother). But Amélie did not always intend to be a winemaker. She attended school in Bordeaux studying Sciences-Agro engineering which lead her to an internship with Agnès Henry-Hocquard at La Tour du Bon. This was the first time she felt completely immersed in winery work and to her surprise, she loved it, which lead her to adding a minor in viticulture. Her second internship took her stateside to Rudd Winery where she says how, “It was a great work experience: the incredible work ethic of Americans, the detail, precision, and hygiene in the winery. But I didn’t learn how to taste. I was told to punch down this tank, to pump that tank over, etc., but it was never explained to me why.” After graduation she went to Crater Rim in New Zealand to gain experience with a different approach to Pinot Noir. She spent 2012 split between Burgundy and New Zealand learning more about the family domaine. When she returned home for the 2013 harvest she decided it was time to speak her mind on farming and winemaking. Her father then handed over to her all the winemaking responsibilities. He was there to help and support her, but it was her turn to take the domaine to new heights.
When taking over the vineyards, Amélie moved everything to organic viticulture and made some changes in winemaking. There is an increased use of stems that vary depending on the vintage and the extraction is much more delicate. Instead of aging in tank or her father’s old foudres, Amélie obtained more traditional burgundy barrels using 0-30% new oak depending on the wine.
With such a large takeover in a fairly short period of time, Amélie needed help farming her 18 hectares, so in 2017 she hired her now husband Nicolas Faure as the head of cultivation. Nicolas needs little introduction, but for those who aren’t familiar with the up and coming winemaker, his resume includes working at JL Chave, Domaine de la Romanée Conti, and Domaine Prieuré Roch.
With such a large takeover in a fairly short period of time, Amélie needed help farming her 18 hectares, so in 2017 she hired her now husband Nicolas Faure as the head of cultivation. Nicolas needs little introduction, but for those who aren’t familiar with the up and coming winemaker, his resume includes working at JL Chave, Domaine de la Romanée Conti, and Domaine Prieuré Roch.
Since 1693 the family has had the motto “Bien faire vax miev que dir,” carved into a stone lintel at their home which translates to “doing right is better than talk” and it is clear through the wines that this is taken quite seriously.
-Hanna Krilov Cohen
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Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Fixin Blanc 'Champ des Charmes'
White wines make up just 10% of the entire domaine. This is just a 0.5 hectare plot on alluvial soils that are rich in limestone. Pressed with whole cluster with native yeast fermentation that starts in stainless steel and is...
$74.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Bourgogne Rouge 'Les Prielles'
A 1 hectare plot in Northeastern Fixin that was planted in 1980. Cold macerated. Ambient yeast fermentation in concrete vats. 1-2 pump-overs per day with a few punch-downs at the end of fermentation. Full malolactic fermentation in concrete vats. Aged...
$39.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Bourgogne Rouge Hautes Cotes de Nuits
A 1.6 hectare plot on the plateau above Nuits St Georges and Vosne Romanee. 55 year old vines on shallow clay and limestone soils. Cheerful fruit and brightness are the main factors of this wine. Incredible freshness on the long...
$46.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Fixin
A blend of the lieux-dits Fixey, Le Village, Le Pré, La Sorgentière and La Vionne ranging from 45-35 year old vines on limestone and marl soils. Incredible energy, fresh fruited with notes of cherry and pomegranate. Fine tannins with excellent...
$65.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Fixin 'Les Clos'
Vines have been planted between 1933-2005 on the mid slope near Couchey on limestone and marl soils. Aged for 12 months in 20% new wood. This wine has a step up in depth and structure from the Fixin village, but...
$69.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Fixin 'Les Crais'
Planted between 1946-2002, with the average being 40 years old. The Berthauts own 79% of this vineyard on the lower slope in Southeastern Fixin. Aged 15 months in 20% new barrels. Beautiful notes of raspberry and wild strawberry evolve into a...
$74.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Fixin 1er Cru Arvelets
This is the northernmost premier cru in the Cote d’Or! Planted between 1956-1980 the average vine age is over 40 years. Located on the upper part of the slop on limestone and marl soils. Aged in 30% new wood. The...
$143.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Fixin 1er Cru Hervelets
Neighboring vineyard to Arvelets, this wine has beautiful fresh strawberry and raspberry notes with fine tannins and excellent acidity! Lifted red fruits with tons of energy balanced with elegance. This will continue to age beautifully for 5+ years.
$146.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Two parcels planted between 1960-1986 at the bottom of the slope. Aged in 20% new wood. A slightly more dense wine with greater weight of fruit, ripe raspberry and plum shine through. There is great backbone and acidity to carry the...
$114.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint Jacques
A very small, 0.13 hectare plot planted in 1973. Amelie’s plot is closer to the Clos Saint Jacques side of the vineyard. Aged 13 months in 30% new wood. This contains a higher perecntage of stems providing excellent spice and...
$209.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Vosne-Romanee
Planted between 1935-1955 on a 1.2 hectare plot on clay limestone soils. Aged 13 months in 30% new wood. Mixed red berries with a slightly spiced finish. This will age beautifully over the coming years.
$124.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Echezeaux Grand Cru
An even smaller 0.21 hectare plot planted in the 1930’s! Aged 13 months in 30% new wood. 60% whole bunch was included here showcasing a very stylish wine. Strawberry with a hint of pepper on the finish, this is elegance at...
$364.99
Berthaut-Gerbet 2023 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
A very tiny 0.3 hectare plot with almost 70 year old vines along the east wall of the clos. Aged 13 months in 30% new wood. There is darker fruits here but they have retained a level of elegance still. This has...
$349.99
