Gevrey Chambertin 2023The 2023 pours a medium ruby, luminous and translucent, reflecting Pacalets philosophy of purity over extraction. The nose is highly expressive, combining dark cherry, blackberry, and cassis with violet, dark rose, and a vivid mineral core of iron, graphite, and crushed stone. The palate is firm and structured yet remarkably transparent, with concentrated dark fruit supported by fine grained tannins and crystalline acidity. Whole bunch fermentation

round and appealingly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors possess good intensity and fine detail

Robert Parker: 97+/100

but the conditions enabled the grapes to ripen early

enhanced by classic Meursault notes of toasted nuts

this vintage demonstrates both power and aristocratic refinement

Mostly (66%) Grenache

Grape Variety: Sauvignon 40%

brioche and salty minerality as well as a beautifully rich texture

serious and muscular flavors that are shaped by firm but not hard tannins on the mildly rustic and solidly persistent finish

expressing red fruit aromas

The texture is particularly refined - silky and precise

the descendantless wife of the Garde pour le Roi in his Dijon mint