Domaine Henri Rebourseau - Gevrey-Chambertin - La Brunelle - Red - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin La Brunelle Red is a beautifully balanced wine that seamlessly weaves notes of cherry and rose with subtle oak that enhances rather than dominates. The palate is vibrant and juicy, with a refined finish of bitter orange. This cuvée captures the charm and generosity of its terroir, offering an approachable yet layered expression that promises excellent potential.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Area 2.78 ha, planted in 1953, 1956, 1963, 1967, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1987. 100% de-stemmed, vinified in open stainless steel vats. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.

Color:

Deep brilliant red.

Nose:

Aromas of cherry and rose, enhanced by subtle notes of elegant oak.

Palate:

Beautifully balanced, with flavors of ripe, juicy fruit, this cuvée offers a generous and indulgent profile, finishing with appealing hints of bitter orange.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Small game, beef, poultry, morel mushrooms and reduced juice, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Domaine Henri Rebourseau is a cornerstone of Gevrey-Chambertin, known for its remarkable vineyard holdings, including nearly all the Grands Crus in the appellation. Long celebrated for wines that honor Burgundian tradition with precise and balanced flavors, it holds a special place among enthusiasts.

Since its acquisition by the Bouygues family five years ago, the estate has undergone a significant transformation. With a shift to biodynamic viticulture, a state-of-the-art gravity-fed winery, and refined aging techniques, the winemaking has reached new levels of precision and depth. These changes have firmly established Domaine Henri Rebourseau as one of Burgundy’s elite estates, on par with the region’s most iconic names.