From an emblematic terroir where stone and clay compose an unusually elegant score, the Gevrey-Chambertin Village Clos Prieur 2023, Domaine Frédéric Esmonin offers a refined vision of Burgundian Pinot Noir. This cuvée is aimed at lovers seeking a red with character—precise and vibrant—capable of elevating a fine dining experience as well as an intimate moment shared between two. The 2023 vintage, with its luminous balance, highlights a fine texture and perfectly controlled aromatic intensity. Beneath the wine's grace one senses the hand of the winemaker, committed to measured practices and respect for the living vineyard, to express the depth of the site without artifice. This Clos Prieur thus stands as a reliable signature for your cellar: a haute-couture table red that combines fruit purity, carefully held freshness and a caressing texture. Its subtly nuanced personality presents black cherry, blackcurrant and red flowers, then lifts with a hint of citrus that enlivens the finish. A sculpted-style wine, ideal for those seeking the union of finesse and generosity, with the promise of lasting emotion.

Blend and winemaking

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits, this Gevrey-Chambertin village draws its strength from the distinctive identity of the Clos Prieur site. Vinification follows Burgundian traditions, prioritising fruit expression, delicate tannins and a clear reading of the terroir. Extractions are measured, fermentation conducted with precision, and élevage is designed to refine texture without overpowering the whole. The 2023 vintage, marked by calm ripeness, achieved remarkable aromatic intensity while preserving the freshness essential to the final balance. This patient and respectful approach aims for an elegant style, structured by fine acidity and velvety tannins, for a harmonious mouthfeel. Nothing is superfluous; everything converges on the clarity of fruit and the correctness of the winemaker’s gesture to deliver a wine of exemplary readability, true to the estate’s aesthetic.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep ruby with garnet highlights, bright and clear, suggesting concentrated yet airy material—promising a delicate mouthfeel.
• Nose: Expressive bouquet of red flowers, black cherry and blackcurrant, lifted by a fine touch of orange zest. With aeration come stone-fruit accents, a hint of sweet spice and a discreet memory of wet stone, a terroir signature.
• Palate: Precise, satiny attack, fleshy mid-palate without heaviness, tannins finely woven. The chiselled acidity stretches into a vibrant finish where dark fruit meets notes of blood orange and spice, for a clean, harmonious persistence.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur 2023 between 16 and 18°C to preserve fruit brightness and tannin velvet. Around one hour of aeration in a decanter encourages the bouquet to open, revealing additional aromatic layers and textural elegance. Prefer glasses with a wide bowl to enhance aromas and channel freshness. Store the wine in a stable cellar, away from light and vibration, with controlled humidity. This cuvée will pair perfectly with robust dishes while remaining enjoyable on its own for contemplative tasting. Contains sulphites.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: Burgundian gougères, light beef tataki, fine duck rillettes on toasted bread.
• Starters: œufs en meurette, game terrine with herbs, mushroom carpaccio with Comté shavings.
• Main courses: duck breast with figs, venison stew, coq au vin, pink-roast veal rack with reduced jus.
• Cheeses: aged Brillat-Savarin, tempered Époisses, mature Comté, creamy affinés with slight fruitiness.
• Desserts: lightly sweetened red fruit tart, spiced poached pear—delicate matches to preserve the wine’s balance.

Occasions

The Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur 2023 is the perfect companion:

• For a festive table celebrating French gastronomy and attention to detail.
• At a gourmet dinner featuring fine poultry or noble game.
• As a gift for an enthusiast aimed at a connoisseur of Burgundy’s historic climats.

Details

• Name: Gevrey-Chambertin Village Clos Prieur 2023, Domaine Frédéric Esmonin
• Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol content: 12.5%
• Aging: vinification and élevage according to Burgundian traditions
• Volume: standard bottle
• Cellaring: best enjoyed from now depending on cellar conditions
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C