Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 2023

Gevrey-Chambertin is a village appellation in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, and wines sold under that name are red, made from Pinot Noir. The name therefore tells you more about this bottle than most labels would. The 2023 vintage and the Jadot name are the specifics listed for this wine. Styles like this usually show red cherry, raspberry and dark plum, with earthy notes such as forest floor, damp leaves and a touch of spice. Expect a medium to medium-plus body, fairly firm but fine-grained tannin for Pinot Noir, and fresh acidity. Oak influence, if present, tends to read as subtle toast or clove rather than overt vanilla. Gevrey-Chambertin as a village is generally regarded as one of the more structured, deeper-toned expressions of Pinot Noir. At the table, wines of this type suit roast chicken, duck breast, mushroom dishes, lamb, pork with a fruit sauce, and softer cheeses such as Brie or Époisses. Serve it lightly cool, around 15 to 17°C (59 to 63°F). Pull it from the fridge briefly if it has been chilled, or from a warm room for about 15 minutes. A short decant of 20 to 30 minutes can open the aromatics, though it is rarely essential for a young bottle. Use a wide-bowled Burgundy glass to concentrate the aromas. A 2023 wine from this appellation is young. It can be opened now with a decant and food, and village-level red Burgundy generally gains complexity over several years of careful cellaring.