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The year: 1805. The day: December 2nd. The fight: The Battle of Austerlitz.<\/em><\/p>\n

France was teetering on the edge of financial collapse and was about to fall to the hands of the Russo-Austrian army, commanded by Tsar Alexander I and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II. However, one man and one wine stood in their way. On this day, overlooking the battlefield of Austerlitz, Napoleon Bonaparte had outmaneuvered and beaten his enemy. He had saved France. He had saved Europe. He stood victorious, with one hand on his sword, and another holding a glass of Chambertin.<\/strong> The only wine fit for an Emperor.<\/p>\n

History is clear as to the outcome of the Battle of Austerlitz, but what about that glass of wine\u2014how did this great Burgundy wine come to bear the mark of approval from none other than Le Petit Caporal, <\/em><\/strong>who famously drank Chambertin daily?<\/p>\n

Both Royal and Humble Pedigree<\/h1>\n
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Gevrey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin date back to 92 AD when the Romans controlled the land, long before the surrounding area was known as Burgundy. This makes Gevrey-Chambertin the oldest of all the Cote d\u2019Or vineyards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Gevrey village name derives from Gabriacus<\/strong>, its name during the Gallo-Roman era. Gabriacus was first recorded in 640 AD. During this time, Duke Amalgaire of Burgundy gave this land to the Abbots of Beze, whose monks planted the first vines.<\/p>\n

Shortly after this land was planted by the monks, a peasant by the name of Bertin decided that he too would plant vines on his neighboring and adjacent plot of land. His plot of land was called Campus, or Champ Bertin<\/strong>, which is the origin of Gevrey\u2019s great Grand Cru vineyard: Chambertin.<\/p>\n

The fame of Gevrey-Chambertin and its ability to make such exquisite Pinot Noirs <\/strong>was later sealed by the decree of Louis-Philippe. In 1847, King Louis-Philippe granted the village of Gevrey the right to suffix its name with that of Chambertin. The town name was changed to Gevrey-Chambertin to let the world know the location of their best Pinot Noir vineyard. They were the first town to do this, but it was an idea that was later copied by many.<\/p>\n

The Golden Slope<\/h1>\n

Gevrey-Chambertin is located at the northern part of the Cote d\u2019Or and is considered the starting point for the finest vineyards in the area. It is notable for being the largest commune in the Cote de Nuits as well as holding the greatest number of Grand Cru vineyards<\/strong>. A total of nine Grand Crus can be found here: Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de B\u00e8ze, Chapelle-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Mazoyeres-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin, Latricieres-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, Ruchottes-Chambertin.<\/p>\n

Read about how the C\u00f4te-d’Or, France\u2019s \u201cGolden Slope,\u201d got its name: <\/em>Burgbit: France\u2019s Golden Child<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

It is not a coincidence that Gevrey-Chambertin has the greatest number of Grand Cru vineyards; their unique soil and climate dictate it. All nine Grand Crus sit on perfectly east facing, gently rolling hillside. With an elevation of 780-960 feet, these vines don\u2019t feel the effect of valley frost. They are also protected from the wind-chill of the west by the forest above.<\/p>\n

A 150-Million-Year-Old Destiny<\/h1>\n

Each Grand Cru has a soil that is unique to that site. In general, each of Gevrey-Chambertin\u2019s Grand Cru vineyards are planted on compacted limestone that originates from the time of the dinosaurs<\/strong> \u2013 over 150 million years ago. As the dinosaurs died off, layers of sediment were created from the remains of sea lilies and sea creature fossils. This became the basis of the limestone and marl now found in Burgundy. It is this blessing of perfect soil that set forth Gevrey-Chambertin\u2019s destiny millions of years ago.<\/p>\n

The topsoil of the Grand Crus is widely diverse, allowing each Grand Cru to produce a unique wine. However, they all have one thing in common \u2013 they are some of the most sought-after and highly prized wines in the world.<\/p>\n

It would seem that Napoleon Bonaparte knew his favorite wine was truly fit for an emperor!<\/p>\n

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