A True Burgundy Gem! Discover the “Mini-Chambertin”

Experience the charm of Premier Cru Burgundy with the 2014 Jean-Michel Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Les Champonnets”—now available at an exclusive price of just HK$698. This is a rare chance to own a 90+ point wine from one of Gevrey’s most prized sites, offering exceptional value for true Burgundy lovers.

Crafted from 50–70-year-old vines and grown on a site often hailed as a “mini-Chambertin,” this wine delivers depth, minerality, and finesse. It was awarded 2 stars by the prestigious Guide Hachette des Vins 2017—a rare honor from one of Europe’s most respected wine guides, where over 40,000 wines are blind-tasted by expert panels of growers, oenologists, and merchants.

Elegant, age-worthy, and incredibly priced—this is a collector’s find and a connoisseur’s delight. Stocks are limited, so don’t miss out.

 

 Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon & Fils is based in Gevrey-Chambertin and was founded in 1980. Jean-Michel Guillon arrived in Burgundy from Paris with no family vineyards; he bought small plots year after year and now in total cultivaling 15 ha of vines from Marsannay to Chambolle-Musigny.
 

Les Champonnets Premier Cru, established in 1936 with the Gevrey-Chambertin AOC, lies at the northern edge of Gevrey, just past Brochon. Positioned on the same slope as Les Champeaux and Les Goulots, it sits at 280–320 meters altitude, facing southeast. The soil features thin brown limestone topsoil over fractured Comblanchien limestone, mixed with marl and scree, offering excellent drainage. This terroir yields dense, mineral-driven wines often likened to a “mini-Chambertin.” Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon owns 0.45 hectares of vines here, aged between 50 and 70 years. 

At the winery, the fruit was harvested late to capture full ripeness, then gently destemmed and given a cool soak for 4–6 days to enhance aroma and color. Fermentation unfolded naturally with indigenous yeasts, accompanied by traditional pigeage and extended maceration for depth and complexity. The wine was then matured for 18–20 months in 100% new oak barrels, adding a luxurious touch of spice and structure.

The 2014 vintage in Gevrey-Chambertin was shaped by a dynamic growing season—cool spring, warm June, and a beautifully dry, sunny September. Gevrey was fortunate to avoid hail, and the harvest began on September 17. The resulting wines are elegant and balanced, with moderate alcohol, bright acidity, and fine tannins—classic in style, approachable in youth, yet poised to age gracefully.

The 2014 Jean-Michel Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Les Champonnets” is a standout—glossy and structured, with a polished sheen of new oak that sets it apart from more traditional expressions. It’s vibrant and expressive, with ripe tannins and a long, generous finish that lingers with charm and finesse. It is a wine you definitely would like to have in your cellar! 

Perfect pairings? Think duck breast with cherry glaze, roast quail, coq au vin, or even a delicate veal chop, pork tenderloin, or wild mushroom risotto. This is a wine that elevates every occasion.