2023 Charodon, Gevrey-Chambertin

Winemaker Louis Vallet is one of the most exciting micro-negociants in Burgundy right now. Sourced from rich brown limestone and marly soils, this wine embodies the profound influence of its challenging yet bountiful vintage. Despite a warm 2023 growing season that saw soaring temperatures during harvest, producers like Vallet meticulously employed low-intervention methods, including selective whole-cluster fermentation and gentle extraction, to preserve freshness and finesse. This approach yields a fruit-driven, juicy, and expressive wine that, even in its youth, showcases the balanced structure and inherent drinkability Vallet aims for. This classic Gevrey is packed with dark cherry, crushed stone, and beautifully fragrant. It’s an incredibly elegant Pinot.