In the heart of the Côte de Nuits, La Brunelle 2023 from Domaine Henri Rebourseau expresses the nobility of Pinot Noir in a caressing, vibrant style. From a patiently biodynamically farmed flat clay-limestone terroir, this Gevrey-Chambertin combines the precision of a meticulous vintage with the finesse of expertly controlled élevage. The fruit presents like a clear print: pure, luminous, carried by a tender texture that fills the palate without weight. The first scents evoke Morello cherry chutney, a hint of Madagascan vanilla, a mentholated cocoa nuance, then the patina of a cigar box. On the palate, the texture unfolds into a discreet velvet supported by finely grained tannins and a savoury persistence. A cuvée of character and nerve, it will appeal as much to Burgundy connoisseurs as to epicureans seeking sincere emotion, capable of brightening everyday meals as well as the finest tables.

Blend and winemaking

La Brunelle 2023 is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, true to the spirit of Gevrey-Chambertin. The La Brunelle climat, with a modest surface of approximately 2.78 hectares, delivers a clear identity intensified by the vineyard's biodynamic management. The average vine age, around 33 years, gives the wine measured concentration and well-defined aromas. On flat clay-limestone soils, the vine draws a mineral energy that structures the palate and lengthens the finish. The restrained yield, around 26 hl/ha, tightens the palette, densifies the texture and signs a profile of great clarity. The 1 year in French oak barrels ageing adds an integrated wood frame, textural roundness and a subtle spicy note, without masking the fruit's brightness. The overall aim is purity, clarity and harmony, offering a wine that is accessible now while promising elegant development.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Clear and bright, crossed with violaceous highlights that reveal a radiant youth. The clarity announces a precise, luminous style, promising a straight yet tender palate where the finesse of the touch is already perceptible.
• Nose : A generous bouquet of Morello cherry chutney, caressed by Madagascan vanilla. Reminiscences of mentholated cocoa mingle with cigar box accents, composing a voluptuous aromatic profile that is both generous and fresh, gaining complexity with aeration.
• Palate : Velvety entry, silky tannins and a delicate grain. The mid-palate stretches over juicy fruit, the Morello cherry extending into notes of cocoa and gentle spices. The finish is persistent, held by a salivating freshness that marks the balance and invites food.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Gevrey-Chambertin in large Burgundy glasses to reveal the complexity of its bouquet and the softness of its texture. A light decanting a few minutes before serving helps refine the spicy nuances and the fruit frame. The cuvée can be enjoyed today for its immediate charm, while offering calm ageing potential over a decade. Store bottles in a quiet, dark place with a cool, stable environment to preserve the integrity of its expression.

Food pairings

• Rabbit stew with mushrooms (civet) : the tenderness of the game, the depth of the sauce and the sapidity of the mushrooms respond to the Morello cherry and gentle spice of the wine.
• Roast pigeon, reduced jus : noble texture and reduced jus echo the chiselled tannins, the finish lengthens on a delicate floral bitterness.
• Duck breast with cherries : the fruit-and-spice dialogue enhances the duck’s flesh and underlines the Morello cherry pulp for a generous harmony.
• Braised beef, heirloom carrots : the melting bite and the sweetness of the vegetables meet the wine’s measured density and structuring freshness.
• Pressed cheeses : young comté, matured tomme or Cantal "entre-deux" for a clean match combining fruit, dairy and woody spices.

Occasions to enjoy

La Brunelle 2023 gladly takes its place at the table, during dinners that foster conversation, precise pairings and the pleasure of time suspended. Its controlled suppleness and savoury length make it a reliable companion, equally suited to seasonal bourgeois cuisine as to a more contemporary interpretation of the terroir.

• To elevate a gourmet dinner, when precise cooking and balanced sauces call for a refined, caressing red.
• To enrich a growing cellar, with a Burgundy accessible today and promising a cellaring potential of around 10 years.
• As a connoisseur’s gift, celebrating the Gevrey style and the signature of a historic domaine.

Characteristics

• Name : Gevrey-Chambertin La Brunelle 2023, Domaine Henri Rebourseau
• Appellation : Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
• Type : Dry red wine
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir 100%
• Alcohol : not disclosed
• Aging : 1 year in French oak barrels
• Bottle size : not disclosed
• Cellaring : up to 10 years
• Serving temperature : at cellar temperature