Gevrey Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes” rouge AOC 2023

Wine description for Gevrey-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes” rouge AOC 2023 by Charlopin Tissier

Colour & appearance

Deep violet-red with only minimal lightening towards the rim – concentrated, youthful and promising.

Nose

An aroma in which one could lose oneself: dark, sweet berries and black cherries, accompanied by Oriental spices and fine chocolate. Above this floats a cool, chalky note that lends the whole an aristocratic touch. A dreamlike opening.

Palate

A true seducer: sweet fruit meets spicy notes, liquorice and chocolate – charming yet unmistakably a Burgundy of the highest calibre. The structure shows power without heaviness, entirely in the school of Jayer and Fourrier.

Finish

Long and finely spiced, with a silky echo of dark fruit and a cool, mineral conclusion.

Terroir & origin

The vines are located in the Climat Marchais, directly below the famous Premier Cru Clos Lavaux Saint Jacques in Gevrey-Chambertin. The cultivated 0.68 hectares are characterised by limestone and clay – a terroir that imprints its signature on the cool, aristocratic note of this wine. Founded in 2013 in Morey-Saint-Denis, Charlopin Tissier cultivates just over four hectares on the Côte de Nuits.

Grape variety & vinification

Pure Pinot Noir from old vines (“Vieilles Vignes”). After complete destemming, a cool pre-fermentation maceration is followed by spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts. The wine undergoes 18 months of slow ageing on fine lees in 228-litre barriques (primarily from François Frères) with a new oak proportion of 50 to 75 per cent – a maturation that frames the fruit without overwhelming it.

Food recommendations

A wine for fine cuisine: duck breast with cherries, saddle of venison, rack of lamb with herb crust or Coq au Vin. Also a grand gesture alongside mature Comté or Époisses.

Special features

The pedigree reads like a Burgundian hall of fame: Yann Charlopin is the son of Philippe Charlopin, a student of Henri Jayer, and honed his craft under Jean-Marie Fourrier. That the wines of this young domaine already appear on the lists of The French Laundry, Tour d’Argent and Frenchie speaks volumes. This Gevrey combines opulent allure with Burgundian transparency – a superb discovery at an accessible price.