Domaine Henri Rebourseau - Gevrey-Chambertin - La Brunelle - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Gevrey-Chambertin La Brunelle weaves together notes of ripe cherry and delicate floral aromas wrapped in beautifully judged oak that brings a subtle layer of spice. On the palate, it’s ripe, graceful, and irresistibly charming, echoing all the lovely fragrances that make Gevrey so captivating.
The balance here is simply impressive, with clear potential for ageing. We’re smitten with this generous, mouthwatering style that perfectly captures the character of the vineyard. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Area of 2.78 hectares, planted in 1953, 1956, 1963, 1967, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, and 1987. 100% destemmed grapes, vinification in open stainless steel vats. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red.

Nose:

Beautiful aromatics highlighted by cherry aromas and floral notes.

Palate:

Ripe and delicate, very seductive, revealing beautiful aromas, this wine reveals all its charm with a balanced, rich and generous profile.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Petit gibier, bœuf, volaille, morilles, sauce réduite et fromage fermier de Saint-Nectaire.

Cellar aging:

Starting today, until 2034 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A cornerstone of Gevrey-Chambertin, Estate Henri Rebourseau boasts one of the region’s most enviable collections of vineyards, with nearly every Grand Cru you could hope for. Over the years, it has won over Burgundy lovers with wines that capture flawless fruit expression in the purest Burgundian tradition.

Backed by the Bouygues family yet still run by its historic owners, the estate has taken a giant leap forward, embracing a profound transformation in both scale and style.

The vineyards are now being converted to biodynamics, a gleaming new winery has been built, and state-of-the-art equipment allows for gentle gravity-flow handling. Ageing has been reimagined, and the wines are more precise, more concentrated, and more true to their origins than ever before. This deep overhaul has catapulted the estate onto the same level as Burgundy’s most revered names.