Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 2022

Chassagne isn’t just a white-wine star—its reds can be some of the Côte de Beaune’s most underrated gems, and Paul Jouard’s is a perfect example. The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge (Vieilles Vignes) offers a deeper, more savory Pinot profile than many of its neighbors: ripe black cherry and cassis, a touch of briary woodland fruit, and gentle spice from well-integrated oak. It’s polished and crowd-pleasing, but still unmistakably Burgundian in shape and lift.

Quick Facts

• Region: Burgundy, France (Côte de Beaune)

• Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet (Village)

• Producer: Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard (Paul Jouard)

• Vintage: 2022

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir from old vines (~55 years)

• Oak: ~50% new oak (elevage)

• Production: ~300 cases

Tasting Profile

• Body: Medium

• Acidity: Fresh, balancing

• Primary fruit: Black cherry, briary berries, cassis

• Secondary notes: Subtle vanilla, gentle spice

• Earth & savory: Light forest/soil undertones (classic village Burgundy feel)

• Texture: Smooth, well-balanced mouthfeel

• Finish: Clean, poised, quietly persistent

Why We Love It

This is a fantastic “Burgundy red drinker’s” bottle: village Chassagne with real old-vine character and enough oak to feel serious—without losing freshness. It’s also a great alternative to more expensive Côte de Nuits village wines for customers who want classic Pinot character with a bit more savory depth.

Winemaking

Paul Jouard is known for a traditional, hands-on approach—vineyard work first, then restrained cellar technique. This bottling leans into classic Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir: fruit and structure balanced by oak that’s present but integrated, supporting the wine’s texture and length rather than dominating aromatics.

Serving & Pairing

Serve slightly cool (55–60°F).

Great pairings:

• Roast chicken, duck, or turkey

• Pork tenderloin, herb sausages

• Mushroom dishes (risotto, pasta, ragù)

• Charcuterie and pâté

• Gruyère, Comté, or soft washed-rind cheeses

Drinking Window

Beautiful now with a little air, and will drink well over the next 3–7 years. Expect more savory/earth complexity as it settles in bottle.

Estate Overview

Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard is a family estate based in Chassagne-Montrachet, led today by Paul Jouard, a 7th-generation vigneron who has been making the family wines since 1992. The domaine is known for classic, traditional Côte de Beaune wines that prioritize vineyard work, balance, and terroir expression—offering some of the best values in village-level Burgundy.