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Christophe Bryczek’s 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée Aux Echezeaux is a classic expression of Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most celebrated communes. The wine hails from the Côte de Nuits, a region famed for its structured, age-worthy reds. Vinified traditionally, this cuvée showcases the elegance and intensity indigenous to Gevrey-Chambertin. The 2022 vintage benefited from favourable weather conditions—warm but not overly hot—allowing the fruit to reach optimal phenolic ripeness while maintaining an attractive freshness. The terroir, made up of well-drained limestone and clay soils, imparts both minerality and depth to the wine. The Aux Echezeaux parcel is particularly prized for producing wines with a complex bouquet of black cherry, wild strawberry, subtle spice, and earthy undertones, with silky tannins and a refined, persistent finish.
Gevrey-Chambertin is situated in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits, where the cool continental climate, moderated by gentle slopes and calcareous soils, creates the perfect setting for Pinot Noir. This commune boasts a long viticultural history dating back to the Middle Ages, and its wines are renowned for their power married with finesse. While Gevrey-Chambertin is particularly known for its Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, even village wines such as this offering from Bryczek show remarkable structure, aromatic complexity, and potential for cellaring.
Pair this wine with classic Burgundian specialities to enhance its profile: a succulent coq au vin, beef bourguignon, or duck breast with cherry sauce would all be outstanding choices. It is also well-suited to roasted game birds, wild mushroom risottos, or simply mature cow’s milk cheeses such as Comté or Époisses.
To fully appreciate its aromatic spectrum and textural elegance, serve this Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée Aux Echezeaux at 15-17°C. Decanting for up to an hour before serving will help the wine open up, revealing its complexity and charm, especially in its youth. If cellaring, this 2022 vintage offers excellent potential over the next 7 to 10 years.
