Evoking the mineral elegance of Aloxe-Corton, the Clos du Chapitre 2022 from Domaine Génot-Boulanger embodies a Pinot Noir that is both refined and deeply sensory. Born from a 0.97 hectare walled plot, located at the bottom of the parcel and facing due south, this 1er Cru marries the concentration of a sunny terroir with the mouthwatering freshness of a brown-reddish soil dotted with siliceous pebbles and flinty limestone. The 2022 vintage reveals a classic framework, firm tannins, a precise fruit lift and a subtle salinity, like a marine echo in the glass. Vines around fifty years old, estate-certified organic since 2018, and a share of 20–25% whole-cluster grapes produce here a floral, lifted aesthetic that combines depth, tension and Burgundian poetry. A gastronomic red, serious without austerity, vibrant without excess, designed to enhance the table and to age gracefully.

Blend and vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the Clos du Chapitre 2022 concentrates the expression of a walled, sheltered site whose luminous ripeness and natural ventilation forge an upright and harmonious personality. The decision to include 20–25% whole clusters favours an airy floral thread, supported by spicy energy and a menthol freshness. The terroir, predominantly siliceous and limestone, imprints on the wine a tactile, almost chalky minerality, and a clear fruit brightness without weight. Carried by mature vines and organic viticulture, the wine’s texture is dense yet restrained, with measured extraction in the service of finesse. Altogether this composes a craftsman’s signature, faithful to Aloxe-Corton classicism, where the grape’s uprightness meets the slope’s saline and earthy imprint.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Deep ruby with garnet highlights, clear and bright, announcing controlled concentration and a chiselled texture.
• Nose : Savory bouquet of red berries and fresh cherry, woven with white flowers and rose, lifted by fine spices and a hint of peppermint. A nuance of oyster shell and sea spray suggests an elegant salinity.
• Palate : Firm, upright attack, earthy and spicy flesh, robust fruits evoking kirsch, alpine herbs and a vibrant orange zest. Powerful yet polished tannins, great presence on the palate and a long, mineral finish with memorable persistence.

Service temperature and advice

Serve ideally between 14 and 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to showcase the aromatic architecture and texture. A few minutes of aeration before serving will refine the floral and spicy nuances. Store the bottle quietly, away from light, to preserve the integrity of the fruit and the mineral thread. This 1er Cru presents a remarkable aging potential, gaining complexity over the years.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : comté gougères, parsley ham (jambon persillé), delicate chicken rillettes.
• Starters : eggs in red wine sauce (œufs en meurette), aged beef carpaccio, pâté en croûte with mild spices.
• Main courses : roast duckling with Morello cherries, crisp-skinned pigeon, braised beef with herbs, mushroom risotto.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Brie de Meaux, mountain tomme. Powerful washed-rind cheeses should be approached with restraint.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened Morello cherry tart, spiced pear poached in wine, a small touch of dark chocolate.

Moments to enjoy

Clos du Chapitre 2022 is the ideal companion:

• For a gastronomic dinner where terroir precision meets seasonal cooking.
• At the heart of a wine lover's cellar seeking a 1er Cru that is both firm, floral and saline.
• As an insider’s gift, a refined Burgundian signature to open today or to keep.

Specifications

• Name : Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre 2022, Domaine Génot-Boulanger
• Appellation : Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine, 100% Pinot Noir
• Plot : 0.97 ha, bottom of the walled plot, south-facing
• Soil : brown-reddish soil, siliceous pebbles and flinty limestone
• Vinification : 20–25% whole clusters
• Certification : estate certified organic since 2018
• Alcohol : 13%
• Volume : 75 cl
• Serving temperature : 14–16°C
• Profile : age-worthy wine, gastronomic, firm structure and saline finish