2023 Gevrey Chambertin "Billard" Domaine Jerome Galeyrand

📌 Description

The Gevrey-Chambertin “Billard” 2023 from Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand is an elegant Pinot Noir offering refined fruit expression and minerality, a true showcase of its Gevrey-Chambertin roots.

🍇 Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

This iconic Burgundy grape expresses terroir through refined fruit and balanced structure.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte de Nuits, France).

Clay-limestone soils provide depth and minerality, while the “Billard” climat ensures aromatic concentration and finesse.

🌡️ Serving temperature

Serve ideally between 15–16 °C, with a light decant (20–30 minutes) to release aromas.

⏳ Cellaring potential

7 to 12 years.

• 2024–2026: juicy fruit and early appeal.

• 2027–2030: evolving complexity and elegance.

• After 2031: tertiary development—forest floor, gentle spices, leather.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with purple highlights.

• Clarity: bright and clear.

• Tears: fine and steady, indicating texture and balance.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: medium to pronounced.

• First nose: ripe red fruits (wild cherry, black cherry), floral (violet).

• Second nose: gentle spices, forest-floor notes, delicate minerality.

👄 Palate

• Attack: supple and delicate.

• Structure: elegant tannins, integrated acidity, balanced alcohol.

• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, floral tones, subtle spice.

• Overall balance: refined, harmonious, silky texture.

• Length: persistent, with a saline and faint oaky finish.

🍽️ Food pairings

• Grilled or roasted red meats (pigeon, beef, pheasant).

• Delicate sauced dishes (pork tenderloin, rabbit stew).

• Aged cheeses (Époisses, farmhouse Munster).

• Noble mushroom dishes (risotto, mushroom tart).

⭐ Overall impression / Style

The Gevrey-Chambertin “Billard” 2023 is a refined and noble expression of Burgundy Pinot Noir. It harmoniously blends finesse, discreet power, and mineral depth while remaining approachable in its youth.