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Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Meix Bas’
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Flavours
- Only 274 bottles made, from a single source vineyard
- Silky, structured Pinot with blackberry, cherry and black pepper
- Stony limestone soils shape a Gevrey with depth and definition
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About this Wine
A tiny-production Gevrey with all the power and character you hope for from the village. Blackberry and blackcurrant bring the darker fruit, lifted by cherry and raspberry, while dried rose and black pepper add complexity. Even at this youthful stage, you can almost sense where this wine is heading, with the first hints of that beautiful Gevrey earthiness beneath the fruit: girolle mushrooms, woodland and forest floor waiting to emerge with time.
Production is almost absurdly small: 274 bottles and 10 magnums.
Flavour Profile
Dark-fruited and perfumed, with blackberry, cherry, dried rose, black pepper and a stony, silky core.
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Fruitiness
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Enjoy now for its silk and lift, or cellar to let the earthy depth unfold.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Just 274 bottles. Dark fruit, dried rose, pepper and unmistakable Gevrey character.
A tiny-production Gevrey with all the power and character you hope for from the village. Blackberry and blackcurrant bring the darker fruit, lifted by cherry and raspberry, while dried rose and black pepper add complexity. Beneath it all, there is already a glimpse of where this wine could develop, towards girolle mushroom, woodland and forest-floor complexity. Complex, complete and made in just 274 bottles.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
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The Plot
Meix-Bas lies at the northernmost edge of Gevrey-Chambertin, on a terrace partway up the hillside.
The soils are shallow and exceptionally stony, formed from crinoidal limestone rich in marine fossils, with iron also present. Drainage is excellent, helping concentrate the Pinot Noir and giving the wine both intensity and definition.
Messager-Germain farms just 0.443 hectares here, with vines around 30 years old.
Technical Details
100% Pinot Noir, harvested by hand on 20 September 2024.
The fruit was completely destemmed before a three-day pre-fermentation at 8°C. Extraction was relatively assertive, with six punch-downs alongside gentle pumping over with low oxygen exposure.
The wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels, 30% new, before racking from the bottom of the barrel and bottling without filtration.
Production is almost absurdly small: 274 bottles and 10 magnums.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Famille Messager-Germain |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Gevrey Chambertin |
| Climat | Meix Bas |
| Classification | Village |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
Famille Messager-Germain is Burgundy’s next big thing: bold, bright, and born to shake things up.
Adèle and Simon trained in Beaune, cut their teeth with icons like Groffier and Drouhin, and came home to Fixin to revive old family vines.
Now they’re bottling tiny, thrilling cuvées that fuse deep roots with fearless ambition.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Only 300 Bottles Made
A rare, handcrafted wine that embodies the spirit of exclusivity and the essence of its vineyard.
Rare Find
Exceptionally scarce and nearly impossible to find, a true hidden gem. A wine reserved for those who seek the extraordinary.
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Village Classification
Only 44 villages in all of Burgundy earn this classification, each delivering a distinct character found nowhere else on Earth.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
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2,000
Years of winemaking
84
Appellations
33
Grand Cru AOCs
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
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FAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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