2023 Philippe Jouan, Gevrey-Chambertin, Aux Echezeaux

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Echezeaux is a pure expression of Pinot Noir from a distinguished lieu-dit within Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. While Gevrey-Chambertin is renowned for its power, the Aux Echezeaux vineyard, rooted in its unique clay-limestone soils, consistently yields a wine of surprising elegance and delicate structure. The 2023 vintage, characterized by a steady growing season and optimal ripeness, contributed to a balanced profile showcasing vibrant fruit and fresh acidity. Winemaker Philippe Jouan, upholding his family's traditional, minimal intervention philosophy, meticulously crafts this wine from old vines, allowing the distinct terroir and grape purity to shine through. This renders a Gevrey-Chambertin that marries classic depth with an enchanting textural allure.