Domaine Humbert Freres

Domaine Humbert Freres is a family-owned winery located in the heart of the Burgundy region in France. The winery was founded in 1952 by brothers Jean and Michel Humbert, who inherited the winemaking tradition from their father Marcel Humbert. Today, the winery is run by the third generation of the Humbert family, with brothers Benoit and Frederic Humbert at the helm.

The winery is situated in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin, which is known for producing some of the finest red wines in the world. The winery's vineyards cover a total of 18 hectares, with 16 hectares dedicated to Pinot Noir and 2 hectares to Chardonnay. The winery follows sustainable viticulture practices, with a focus on preserving the terroir and producing high-quality, authentic wines.

The wines of Domaine Humbert Freres are classified as AOC Gevrey-Chambertin, which is a prestigious appellation in the Burgundy region. This appellation is known for producing powerful, complex and age-worthy wines, and the wines from Domaine Humbert Freres are no exception. The winery produces a range of red and white wines, with their Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru "Les Cazetiers" being the flagship wine of the estate.

The winemaking process at Domaine Humbert Freres is a combination of traditional and modern techniques. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before being gently pressed. The red wines are fermented in open wooden vats, while the white wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wines are then aged in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new barrels each year to add complexity and structure to the wines.

The wines of Domaine Humbert Freres have gained critical acclaim over the years, with their Premier Cru "Les Cazetiers" consistently receiving high ratings from renowned wine critics