At the summit of Burgundian classicism, the Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois 2022, Domaine Tortochot stands as a signature of character, resolutely faithful to its terroir. Crafted from organic Pinot Noir and coming from vines of around 60 years, this wine marries the eloquence of ripeness with the restraint of a straight structure. The 2022 vintage, bathed in intense summer light, tested the vineyard, but the deeply rooted vines were able to converse with the rock to extract freshness and sapidity. A blend of parcels located at the foot of the slopes of the Côte Saint-Jacques on a confidential surface of about 0.72 hectare, and worked with moderate yields near 35 hl/ha, it delivers precise, vibrant material without heaviness, with 13% alcohol. The palate reveals an extended tension supported by an elegant acidity and a firm tannic framework that promises a cellaring potential of 5 to 10 years. A gastronomic red, serious and intensely civilized, that invites itself to your table like a workshop conversation between craft and lifestyle.

Blend and winemaking

Made 100% from Pinot Noir grown in organic agriculture, this Gevrey-Chambertin is born from a blend of parcels at the foot of the slopes, where soil depth and access to lingering moisture preserved aromatic balance despite the hot summer. The advanced average age of the vines provides natural concentration, while the controlled yields tighten the profile around fruit purity and the upright nature of the tannins. The 2022 vintage, naturally expressive, finds its measure here thanks to a precise and respectful approach to the grapes. Domaine Tortochot conducts an elegant vinification, without showiness, aiming for clarity of expression rather than flashy effects, for a readable and nuanced style. The ageing is not detailed by the property, but the intent is clear: favour harmony and digestibility in service of the terroir's authenticity.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Deep, luminous ruby with garnet highlights, clear and concentrated in the glass, promising measured density and youthful vigour.
• Nose : A refined bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry, underlined by peony, gentle spice and a mineral touch evoking warm stone after a storm. With aeration, delicate undergrowth notes and a hint of fine cocoa emerge.
• Palate : A frank, caressing attack, a straight-bodied core supported by an chiselled acidity. The firm tannins, with a fine grain, structure the whole without constraining it. A savoury, mouthwatering length where the ripe fruit keeps its drive and stretches into a delicately spiced finish.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Gevrey-Chambertin around 15 to 16°C in large glasses to allow the aromatic range to unfold. A gentle decant of about 30 minutes when young will soften the tannic relief and reveal the harmony of the profile. Store bottles in a cellar, away from light and temperature fluctuations. Its cellaring potential of 5 to 10 years will allow it to gain complexity, mellow its structure and develop more tertiary nuances, without losing the freshness that marks its poise.

Food pairings

• Refined appetizers : jambon persillé, warm gougères, poultry terrine with fine herbs.
• Starters : oeufs en meurette, veal tartare with capers, fine wild mushroom tart.
• Main courses : pink-roast pigeon, grilled cut of beef, glazed duck breast, or even a porcini risotto for a harmony of earth and velvet.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Brillat-Savarin, Époisses served judiciously to preserve balance.
• Desserts : spiced poached pear, lightly sweetened chocolate biscuit, or simply some macerated red berries.

Occasions to enjoy

The Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois 2022 is the natural guest for moments when conversation is as much the pleasure as the wine itself.

• A gastronomic dinner where precise pairings enhance its uprightness and length.
• A celebratory occasion among enthusiasts, when elegance trumps showmanship.
• A connoisseur's gift to tuck into the cellar, to follow the evolution of a great organic Pinot Noir.

Characteristics

• Name : Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois 2022, Domaine Tortochot
• Appellation : Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : 13%
• Ageing : Ageing not specified
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : 5 to 10 years
• Serving temperature : 15 to 16°C