Among the most expressive signatures of the Côte de Nuits, the Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2022 from Closerie des Alisiers celebrates the nobility of Pinot Noir in a register of breadth and precision. Sourced from older vines with naturally restrained yields, this cuvée concentrates the soul of a revered terroir, producing fleshy wines that nonetheless retain poise and structure. A sunny but balanced vintage, 2022 delivers a caressing texture supported by a fresh backbone and aromas of dark fruit, liquorice and cocoa. Aimed at lovers seeking a true emotion, this wine answers a dual desire: immediate pleasure with polished tannins and an expression that gains depth over the years. Between intensity, aromatic relief and brightness, it composes a picture as much to admire as to enjoy.

Blend and winemaking

This red wine from the Gevrey-Chambertin AOC is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grown on old vines, whose deep roots give the juice a distinctive complexity. At Closerie des Alisiers, the approach favours fruit clarity and respect for the harvest, with measured extraction to carve fine tannins and careful ageing that never overwhelms the site’s expression. The Gevrey character asserts itself, ample and structured, yet always carried by the freshness that defines great balance. Without seeking ostentation, the vinification supports aromatic precision, revealing the sombre charm of dark fruit and a discreet spicy dimension, while the texture tightens and stretches, ready to engage with the gastronomic table.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Deep ruby with garnet highlights, clear and bright, announcing controlled density and lively energy in the glass.
• Nose : An expressive bouquet of blackberry, Morello cherry and blueberry, lifted by black liquorice, cocoa bean and a hint of sweet pepper, developing notes of damp earth, undergrowth and truffle with time.
• Palate : Generous, flavoursome entry, polished tannins with a silky grain, a velvety mid-palate focused on dark fruit and fine spice, finishing persistent, mouthwatering and very composed.

Serving temperature and advice

Enjoy between 15 and 16°C in large glasses to embrace the wine’s aromatic generosity and structure. Decanting for twenty to thirty minutes can be helpful to reveal the full complexity, especially in its youth. Store the bottle in a calm, dark place in a cool, stable cellar. This cuvée has the stature to evolve gracefully, gaining notes of musk, truffle and undergrowth over the years while retaining the fruit’s brightness that marks the vintage.

Food pairings

• Bold aperitifs: duck rillettes, ham in parsley aspic, light gougères.
• Starters: poached eggs in red-wine sauce, game terrine, aged beef tartare with condiments.
• Main courses: roast duck, confit goose, partridge, free-range poultry with morels, braised chuck, wild mushroom risotto.
• Cheeses: semi-aged Époisses, Langres, summer Beaufort, aged Comté, truffled Brillat-Savarin.
• Savoury-sweet finishes: beet tatin, delicate black-fruit chutney, lightly sweet matches to preserve balance.

Moments to enjoy

The Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2022 is the natural companion for:

• Seasonal dinners where conversation lingers and dishes slow-cook.
• Shared Sunday tables, around a delicately pink roast duck or a slow-cooked stew.
• A thoughtful gift for a Burgundy enthusiast seeking depth and structure.

Characteristics

• Name : Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2022, Closerie des Alisiers
• Appellation : Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
• Type : Red wine, Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir 100%
• Vineyard : Old vines, naturally low yields, concentrated expression of the terroir
• Aging : Careful and measured, in service of the fruit and structure
• Ageing potential : Suitable for several years of cellaring in appropriate conditions
• Serving temperature : 15–16°C
• Preferred pairings : duck, goose, game birds, mushrooms