Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Irancy "La Voie de Cravant" 2022
The Mineral Elegance of Irancy
The Irancy "La Voie de Cravant" 2022 from Domaine Goisot is a red wine of extraordinary personality, hailing from one of Burgundy's most fascinating and northern appellations. This wine originates from vines cultivated biodynamically (Demeter certified) on soils rich in Kimmeridgian marl, which impart a saline structure and incomparable freshness to the Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage, characterized by perfect thermal balance, has yielded a wine that combines silky fruit ripeness with the typical vibrant energy that distinguishes the Goisot style.
Sensory Profile In the glass, it presents a luminous ruby red color. The olfactory bouquet is refined and deep, with dominant notes of sour cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of black pepper, liquorice, and graphite. On the palate, the entry is direct and taut; the tannin texture is extremely fine, almost velvety, integrated into a juicy and lively body. The finish is remarkably clean, characterized by a persistent mineral and refreshing quality that immediately invites another sip.
Philosophy and Winemaking For this cuvée, Guilhem Goisot follows a supervised "non-intervention" approach. The grapes, harvested by hand at full ripeness, ferment spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Aging takes place in French oak barrels for several months, carefully avoiding excessive new wood to preserve the identity of the terroir. The wine is neither fined nor filtered, preserving the aromatic integrity and natural vitality that only biodynamics can offer.
Food Pairings This Irancy is extremely versatile with food. It pairs magnificently with typical Burgundy cured meats, grilled red meats, noble poultry, or a roast veal with mushrooms. Thanks to its mineral component, it is also excellent with seared tuna dishes or medium-aged cheeses.
Technical and Identification Data
Producer: Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot
Wine: Irancy "La Voie de Cravant"
Vintage: 2022
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy (Irancy)
Certification: Biodynamic (Demeter)
