2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Tortochot

• Style: Elegant, savoury Pinot Noir
• Taste: Black cherry, raspberry, fine-grained tannins, spice
• Food: Roast dinners, beef, mushrooms, game, braises
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13% ABV, bone dry, drink now or cellar

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Vibrant dark cherry and raspberry leap from the glass, held in check by fine-grained tannins and a spice-driven length that keeps unfolding. This Pinot Noir drinks with immediate grace and authority: concentration without heaviness, precision and soul in every sip.

The Winery — Domaine Tortochot

Run by fourth-generation Chantal Tortochot-Michel since the late 1990s, this estate reclaimed its identity as an independent domaine and converted to organic viticulture, achieving certification in 2013. The 2023 vintage sources from 60-year-old vines across multiple parcels in the village, with fruit ripened by generous sunshine but refined through careful sorting after July hail damage. Vinification honours restraint: 25% whole-cluster fermentation, a gentle cold soak, and measured oak maturation at just 10% new wood, letting fruit lead. Winemaker Sylvain Pataille's two-decade partnership with Chantal has shaped an approach that tastes alive and authentic.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine made for the table. Roasted chicken, braised beef, duck, and mushroom-led dishes all sing alongside it; try it with mature soft cheeses like Brie. At 13% alcohol and bone-dry on the palate, it pairs beautifully with Gevrey-Chambertin's traditional companions—game, venison, stews, and truffle. Whether you're building a collection of France's greatest reds or seeking a wine worthy of the cellar, this example proves how limestone, age, and restraint speak louder than novelty.