Hubert Camus

GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN – I have been working with Hubert Camus since 1999. He is the master of the Grand Cru. He makes almost exclusively Grand Cru wines from Gevrey-Chambertin. In fact, he has the largest acreage of Grand Cru vineyards in this world-renowned town. So, he is known for incredible wines.

Hubert is a thoughtful, deliberate man with a soft, smooth voice. He is one of the most respected winemakers in Burgundy. He has spent considerable time and effort working with the French government and professional winemaker organizations in order to ensure the quality standards of all Burgundy wines. A noble, if not totally appreciated, endeavor!

The Camus family has been in Gevrey-Chambertin since 1832. Time marches on. Hubert is well into his 80s now. He has given day-to-day control of the family estate to his daughter, Marie Edith, and his brother-in-law, Gerard. Like all of my small producers, the Camus wines are made using traditional Burgundian methods that have been passed down from generation to generation. The wines are not filtered; therefore, sediment is often present in these great Grand Crus. That, of course, not only contributes to the excellent flavor of these wines, but also enhances their ability to age.

Because of the family’s large holdings, they can afford to hold back several vintages. They have no need to push out the latest vintage. Usually, the current vintage that they are marketing is about 6 years from the current year. This additional cellaring in the winery allows these wines to develop and mature into delicious nectar that can be drunk now or cellared even longer in clients’ cellars.