Among Gevrey's most sought-after vineyard sites, the Poissenot 2023 from Louis Jadot asserts itself as a vibrant, refined interpretation of hillside Pinot Noir. Located on the edge of the Combe de Lavaux, this 1er Cru captures light subtly and concentrates limestone energy into a framework of great style. Here there is nothing ostentatious, but a measured intensity, like a deft brushstroke that lets the material speak. For the enthusiast seeking a precise emotion rather than a theatrical flourish, this wine offers a clear aromatic thread, a delicate texture and a chiselled finish. Beyond a mere bottle, it is an invitation to a sincere dining moment where culinary pairing becomes a dialogue. The Louis Jadot signature, exacting and luminous, gives the 2023 vintage exemplary structure, pure fruit and a lucid expression of place. The result is a bottle that delivers as much immediate pleasure as it does promise over time.

Assemblage et vinification

This Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Poissenot 2023 comes from Pinot Noir planted on clay-limestone soils with favourable sun exposure, north of the Combe de Lavaux. The harvest is hand-picked, carefully sorted, then destemmed before fermentation in open vats lasting approximately 3 to 4 weeks. Extractions are kept measured, designed to preserve fruit clarity and the finesse of the tannins. The élevage, the keystone of the final balance, takes place over 18 months in French oak barrels, of which around 30% are new, providing breath, definition and complexity without masking the terroir’s imprint. This approach, both strict and nuanced, sculpts a straight, tasty material and highlights the alliance between aromatic intensity and structuring freshness, the signature of a great Burgundian Pinot Noir.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Deep ruby with carmine highlights, bright, suggestive of elegant concentration and lively vitality.
• Nose : Crunchy raspberry, juicy sour cherry and orange zest, joined by peony, a hint of liquorice and a chalky note evoking wet stone after a shower.
• Palate : Generous and precise attack, pulpy fruit, fine yet still taut tannins, a vibrant mineral thread. The finish stretches over gentle spices and a delicate salinity, with a return of small red fruits.

Température de service et conseils

This 1er Cru shows best served at cellar temperature in large Burgundy glasses, which favour the unfolding of the bouquet. A decanting when young can soften the tannic contours and reveal the wine’s floral side. Opening the bottle a few minutes before serving helps set the citrus and spice nuances. Store bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool, stable environment. This Gevrey-Chambertin Poissenot already offers plenty of pleasure with its bright fruit and tactile precision. It will gain in harmony, patina and complexity with a few years of rest, allowing the terroir’s sap and the velvety texture typical of great hillside Pinots to express themselves further.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : Comté gougères, parsleyed ham, mushroom puff pastries—matching the wine’s generosity of fruit without overpowering it.
• Starters : eggs en meurette, country terrine with mild spices, beef carpaccio with hazelnut oil—to underline freshness and aromatic depth.
• Main courses : beef bourguignon, roasted duck breast, pan-seared veal chop, pink-roast pigeon or grilled meats, which complement the wine’s juicy frame and tannin grain.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Brillat-Savarin, Époisses served sparingly, creamy or slightly fruity aged cheeses, to preserve the wine’s forward drive.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened thin red-fruit tart, spiced poached pear—subtle matches that respect the finesse of Pinot Noir.

Moments de dégustation

The Gevrey-Chambertin Poissenot 2023 is the natural companion for tables that celebrate terroir cooking with flair and precision. Its noble bearing and mineral uprightness make it a wine for conversation as much as for food, able to accompany an intimate dinner as well as a festive table. In the spirit of French art de vivre, it evokes both conviviality and attention to detail, for a suspended moment where every nuance matters.

• For a gastronomic dinner where Pinot Noir signs seasonal cuisine.
• At a gathering of connoisseurs, to share the reading of a great Gevrey vineyard site.
• As a characterful gift that conveys the sense of place and the exacting standards of a great house.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Gevrey-Chambertin Poissenot 2023, Louis Jadot
• Appellation : Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru AOC
• Vineyard site : Poissenot, north of the Combe de Lavaux
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : 13.5%
• Terroir : clay-limestone soils, south-facing exposure, pronounced limestone energy
• Vinification : hand-harvested, destemming, fermentation in open vats 3 to 4 weeks
• Elevage : 18 months in French oak barrels, about 30% new
• Serving temperature : cellar temperature, in large glasses
• Cellaring : ready to enjoy today, with potential for harmonious development