Frédéric Esmonin : Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Clos Prieur" 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Clos Prieur" 2023 Frédéric Esmonin

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals an elegant ruby red hue with garnet nuances, of medium intensity and beautiful translucency.

Nose
The nose opens with expressive aromas of red and black fruits, such as cherry and blackcurrant, underscored by a minerality evoking graphite and subtle earthy notes.

Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its supple texture and its highly elegant attack. The tannins, soft and well integrated, gain in firmness as the tasting progresses, offering greater volume on a long finish.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs wonderfully with game meats such as venison or wild boar, as well as with roasted or slow-cooked red meats. It also goes very well with grilled poultry, mushroom-based dishes, or firm cheeses such as comté and gruyère.

Service and storage

Approachable from its early years, this Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Clos Prieur" 2023 has a fine structure that allows it to evolve favourably in the cellar and be enjoyed until around 2038.

The elegance and minerality of a Gevrey-Chambertin red wine

The estate

Located in France, at the heart of Burgundy, the Frédéric Esmonin estate was officially founded in 1988, marking the shift from selling grapes and négociant trading to estate bottling. Today, Frédéric Esmonin runs this family estate of around 10 hectares with the help of his parents, André and Michele. Recognised for its traditional approach and accessible prices, the estate produces wines that authentically and elegantly express the region's finest terroirs.

The vineyard

This cuvée comes from the Clos Prieur lieu-dit, located south of the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. More specifically, the vines are found in the lower part of this climat, classified under the village appellation. This terroir is characterised by deep, fertile soils composed of marl and alluvial deposits, resting on a bedrock of hard Comblanchien limestone.

The vintage

The year 2023 began with classic, rather cool conditions until mid-August. An exceptional heatwave then hit the region, dramatically accelerating the ripening of the berries. These unprecedented climatic conditions required very early morning harvesting to preserve the freshness of a harvest that was otherwise marked by particularly generous yields.

Winemaking and aging

To craft this Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Clos Prieur" 2023, the destemmed berries undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration of a few days. Fermentation then starts naturally thanks to indigenous yeasts in small open vats, with manual punching down. The wine is aged for 14 to 17 months in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new. Bottling takes place without prior filtration.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir