Wines Gevrey-Chambertin Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini - Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes - 2019

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The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes” from Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini is a wine that elegantly encapsulates the classic character of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grapes harvested from old vines (“vieilles vignes”), this cuvée offers remarkable concentration and depth. The 2019 vintage in Burgundy benefited from a warm and dry growing season, yielding grapes with impressive ripeness, structure, and complexity. The vinification here emphasises finesse and terroir expression, with gentle extraction and sensitive use of oak, aiming to preserve the purity of fruit and articulate the nuance of the vineyard plot “Les Jouises”.

Gevrey-Chambertin is renowned as one of the Côte de Nuits' most illustrious appellations, celebrated for producing powerful yet refined Pinot Noirs. The region’s predominantly limestone-clay soils enhance the wines’ structure, while a temperate continental climate imparts both freshness and aromatic intensity. With a winemaking heritage dating back centuries, Gevrey-Chambertin’s landscape is dotted with prestigious vineyards, and its wines share an ability to age gracefully—developing complexity and tertiary aromas over time.

Given the wine’s firm structure and expressive dark fruit, it pairs beautifully with red meats, particularly roast lamb, duck breast or a classic Côte de Boeuf. Regional Burgundy dishes such as boeuf bourguignon or coq au vin will echo the wine’s intensity and earthy undertones. For a vegetarian pairing, consider a wild mushroom risotto or roasted root vegetables accented with herbs.

To fully appreciate the breadth of aromas and silky texture, serve this Gevrey-Chambertin at 16-17°C, ideally after decanting for an hour to allow it to open up. The 2019 vintage is already approachable, but will reward cellaring over the next decade as secondary notes of truffle and sous-bois develop. This is a wine well-suited for special occasions and for those seeking a true expression of Burgundy’s noble terroir.