At the pinnacle of the villages of the Côte de Nuits, the Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2023 from Domaine Geantet-Pansiot embodies the art of interpreting a historic terroir with sensitive accuracy. Sourced from vines approaching 90 years old rooted in very stony limestone soils enriched with iron oxides, this Pinot Noir delivers a depth of texture and aromatic complexity reminiscent of the solemn movements of a symphony orchestra. This wine is aimed at lovers of characterful wines seeking a cuvée with a precise grain, capable of engaging with flavorful, seasonal cuisine. Its stature, already composed, solves a delicate equation: density and grace, controlled power and sapid energy, offering a tasting emotion of rare correctness. Here, every sip tells of patient work, the humility of time and a refined style that favours expression of place over showiness. It is an elegant score destined to mature nobly, providing an increasingly chiselled reading of Gevrey over the years.

Blend and winemaking

Made from Pinot Noir sourced from vieilles vignes d’environ 90 ans, this wine draws its singularity from sols calcaires très pierreux, riches en oxyde de fer, which give a clear mineral thread and a salivating structure. The vendanges sont manuelles, ensuring careful parcel selection and respectful harvesting. The ageing, of around 14 months in oak barrels, includes environ 30 % de bois neuf to add relief without masking the brightness of the fruit. The 2023 vintage, harmonious and generous, offers a charnue matter for a village-level Gevrey, approaching the density of a premier cru while retaining an internal freshness that carries the tasting. The cellar work, measured and precise, aimed for a gentle extraction of tannins, favouring fine grain, aromatic clarity and length.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Deep ruby with garnet highlights, bright and intensely nuanced, hinting at good concentration.
• Nose : Complex and vibrant, centred on blackcurrant and fresh raspberry, lifted by notes of ink and incense, touches of faded rose, refined leather and a fine thread of black pepper.
• Palate : Generous, flavorful entry, fleshy texture supported by firm yet ripe tannins. The mid-palate is juicy, driven by precise vitality and a chalky freshness. Long, spicy finish with fine uprightness.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve at 16 °C in large Burgundy glasses to reveal the complexity of the bouquet and the fullness of the material. Depending on your tasting intention, open the bottle one hour before serving or allow a light decanting to soften the youthful tannic relief. An age-worthy wine, it will begin to express itself fully from 2025-2026, with a peak estimated between 2028 and 2034 and potential beyond 2036 if stored under stable cellar conditions, away from light and vibrations. Careful attention to serving—neither too warm nor too cool—will preserve the fruit's brightness and the harmony of the whole.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : Comté gougères, delicate poultry rillettes, jambon persillé.
• Starters : perfect egg with woodland mushrooms, thin tart with caramelised onions, roasted beetroot tartlet with fresh goat cheese.
• Main courses : roasted duckling with reduced jus, confit beef chuck, herb-roasted pigeon, goat gnocchi with herbs in a vegetable broth.
• Cheeses : aged Brillat-Savarin, old Comté, Cîteaux, Époisses served sparingly.
• Desserts : lightly sweet cherry clafoutis, spiced poached pear, dark chocolate dessert with moderate sugar.

Occasions

The Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2023 from Domaine Geantet-Pansiot is the natural companion for:

• Gourmet dinners where the precision of culinary technique meets the nobility of a great Burgundy.
• Being part of a cellar built for ageing, assembled with patience to follow the patinated evolution of a terroir of character.
• As an expert gift intended for a Pinot Noir enthusiast seeking an elegant and lasting expression.

Characteristics

• Name : Domaine Geantet-Pansiot, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2023
• Appellation : Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir 100 %
• Alcohol : approx. 13 to 14 % vol
• Ageing : approx. 14 months in oak barrels, including approx. 30 % new oak
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : peak 2028 to 2034, potential beyond 2036
• Serving temperature : 16 °C