Bourgogne Pinot Noir - Cuvée Sylvie - Sylvie Esmonin - Bourgogne - Red Wine 2022 (75cl)

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One of Gevrey-Chambertin’s most respected winemakers, Sylvie Esmonin has for many years cultivated a meticulous and deeply Burgundian approach to Pinot Noir. Whilst her name is often associated with cuvées sought after by discerning connoisseurs, this Cuvée Sylvie brilliantly demonstrates that an estate’s talent is also measured by its ability to elevate even the most accessible appellations. From the 2022 vintage, which was particularly well-balanced in Burgundy, this Bourgogne Pinot Noir offers a luminous expression of the grape variety. The fruit comes through with candour and precision, in a profile dominated by crisp red berries, delicate flowers and a subtle minerality that lends depth and energy to the whole. Tasting reveals a structure more ambitious than one might expect for the appellation. Behind its immediate approachability lies a genuine architectural complexity on the palate, built upon fine tannins, perfectly controlled acidity and a lingering finish that prolongs the sensations of fruit and cool stone. This ability to combine immediate pleasure with ageing potential is one of the cuvée’s greatest achievements. Connoisseurs will recognise Sylvie Esmonin’s characteristic touch: a constant quest for purity, measured extraction and a desire to let the terroir express itself without artifice. At the table, this cuvée will pair beautifully with roast poultry, a pink veal fillet, a wild mushroom pie or mature soft-textured cheeses. Served between 15 and 16°C after a brief aeration, it will reveal the full subtlety of its character.