Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey Chambertin 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvie Esmonin
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Typical critic ranges for Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin village wines: Jasper Morris ~88–92, Burghound/Allen Meadows ~89–92; reviewers frequently note whole-cluster fermentation and 12–18 month oak aging. Premier‑Cru Clos St‑Jacques from Esmonin (related cuvée) has earned higher marks (mid‑90s) in some vintages

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black cherry, raspberry and floral notes with forest-floor, spice and a mineral, slightly smoky undertow. Silky texture, medium body and fine, energizing tannins; ageworthy, with a savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, pork loin with herbs; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, Korean bulgogi; aged cheeses and earthy vegetable dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; partial whole-cluster (commonly 30–50%), 12–18 day maceration in open vats, indigenous yeast fermentation, aged 12–18 months in French oak (c.20–40% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin (≈7–8 ha) is a family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin led by Sylvie Esmonin since the 1980s; practices organic/biodynamic viticulture and owns parcels including Clos Saint-Jacques.