Mark Haisma's Gevrey-Chambertin 2023 is a wine that captures the very essence of this celebrated appellation, interpreted with the freshness and modernity that characterize the producer's style. In a vintage like 2023, marked by luminous fruit and great drinkability, Mark Haisma has succeeded in creating a Pinot Noir that combines Gevrey's typical muscular structure with extraordinary approachability.
Mark Haisma Gevrey-Chambertin 2023: Strength, Elegance, and Purity
Mark Haisma's Gevrey-Chambertin 2023 demonstrates how a talented "micro-négociant" can compete with the historic estates of the Côte de Nuits. This Pinot Noir is born from a meticulous selection of grapes from various plots in the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin, chosen to ensure a perfect balance between body and finesse. The 2023 vintage offers a wine of great aromatic transparency, where the natural power of the terroir is mitigated by a skillful hand that avoids over-extraction, focusing entirely on the clarity of the fruit.
Sensory Profile With a brilliant ruby red color, the wine opens on the nose with an intense bouquet of crisp black fruits, sour cherry, and plum, enriched by delicate notes of violet, damp earth, and a subtle sweet spice. On the palate, the attack is decisive yet velvety. The tannic structure is present but fine and well-polished, supported by a lively freshness that gives verticality to the sip. The finish is persistent, clean, and leaves a pleasant memory of wild berries and ferrous minerality.
Philosophy and Winemaking In the cellar, Mark Haisma follows a philosophy of minimal intervention. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts and delicate cap management to preserve aromatic elegance. Aging takes place in French oak barriques, with very judicious use of new wood, to allow the Gevrey character to express itself without interference. The wine is bottled with a minimal addition of sulfites, maintaining its vital energy intact.
Food Pairings This Gevrey-Chambertin is an excellent companion for red meat dishes, such as rosemary beef tagliata or roasted leg of lamb. It also pairs beautifully with game birds, duck à l'orange, or dishes enriched with porcini mushrooms. For a regional pairing, try it with washed-rind cheeses like Epoisses.
Technical and Identification Data
Producer: Mark Haisma
Wine: Gevrey-Chambertin
Vintage: 2023
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy (Côte de Nuits)
Classification: AOC Gevrey-Chambertin
