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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2025 to 2035.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Burghound reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, earth, rose
Palate: black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk
The domaine's village Gevrey: dark cherry, spice and earthy depth at an accessible level.
What it pairs with
- Coq au vin A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Boeuf bourguignon Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.More wines for beef stew →
- Pate en croute lyonnais The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Gevrey-Chambertin Village
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Boeuf bourguignon, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A village Gevrey blend that carries the Rousseau signature of dark fruit and savoury depth.
- 1920Domaine founded
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Armand Rousseau · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 180 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1920
Frequently asked about Gevrey-Chambertin Village
What does Gevrey-Chambertin Village taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The domaine's village Gevrey: dark cherry, spice and earthy depth at an accessible level.
When should I drink Gevrey-Chambertin Village?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gevrey-Chambertin Village?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Pate en croute lyonnais. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Gevrey-Chambertin Village?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC).
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