Domaine Huguenot - Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2022
91/100
RVF
“All the beauty of the Gevrey-Chambertin terroir, from nearly century-old Pinot Noir vines: magnificent!”
The Pinot Noir in this 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin cuvée comes from old vines ranging in age from 85 years to some that are now over a century old. Discover a velvety Gevrey with a texture reminiscent of velvet, fine tannins, and juicy ripe fruit that bursts on the palate. Black cherries, blackcurrants, and plums intertwine with peppery and licorice notes, leading to a smooth and luscious finish.
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Eye
Deep, intense garnet color; bright, clear appearance
Nose
Delicate and intense, with enticing aromas of black cherries and dark plums, harmoniously complemented by notes of licorice and white pepper
Palate
Smooth and velvety in texture, its ripe, juicy fruit bursts on the palate with flavors of black cherries, blackcurrants, and plums, spiced with hints of pepper and licorice, fine-grained tannins, and a lovely, full-bodied finish
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2035
Production
2,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a rib of beef, braised lamb, or beef bourguignon...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Philippe Huguenot is a pragmatist. Certified organic since 2013, he adopted this approach to help his vines regain the hardiness he felt they had lost. Mechanical harvesting has also been phased out. This estate is moving forward, and its wines are becoming increasingly elegant, with a pleasant fruitiness that captivates even in their early years; the improvement in quality has been spectacular over the past few vintages. A man of rare kindness whose wines reflect his character, he enjoys welcoming guests to the cellar at a time when many others have closed their doors in the face of commercial success. The quality here is particularly consistent and reliable.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Since 1790, ten generations have managed this 21-hectare estate, renowned for its Marsannay, Gevrey, and Fixin wines. Philippe Huguenot took over from his father, Jean-Louis, in 1996 and began the transition to organic farming (certified in 2013).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
More refined, the Gevrey Vieilles Vignes displays some lingering bitterness and a hint of coffee with milk that masks the fruit.
About the estate:
A descendant of some ten generations of winemakers based in Marsannay, Jean-Louis Huguenot, who passed away in 2019, produced technically flawless wines for many years. His son Philippe and his wife Valérie, who are more low-key, have succeeded in giving the wines more personality without compromising their fundamental qualities. The entire range features precise and robust wines, which have regained organic certification since 2019; however, overly assertive aging styles diminish the nuances of terroir expression, resulting in dry finishes. We hope that Philippe Huguenot, now fully in charge, will evolve this style. Major renovation work on the winery and buildings is currently underway.
Vinous
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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