Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvie Esmonin
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly regarded by Burgundy specialists; tasting notes and drinking window often cited as 2025–2035/2040. Praised in Burgundy Report and merchant notes

Tasting Note
Deep red-pinot with intense black and red berry, spice (cinnamon/pepper), earthy sous-bois and toasty oak. Muscular yet fresh, chewy texture and long finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, lamb chops, beef bourguignon, aged Comté; Asian: char siu, miso‑glazed eggplant, duck with hoisin, Korean BBQ short ribs.

Production Method
Partial whole-bunch fermentation (~50%), open‑vat fermentation, élevage 14–18 months in oak (c.50% new). Sustainable/organic practices in vineyard.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin (c.7.8 ha) is a family estate in Gevrey‑Chambertin; Sylvie succeeded her father and farms sustainably (non‑certified organic). Vieilles Vignes sourced from old vines (c.50–100 yrs).