The 2022 vintage in Burgundy is proving to be excellent, with wines of wonderful typicity, purity, and freshness, despite being one of the driest, warmest, and sunniest years on record. Harvest began early, often in August, but cool nights helped retain acidity. Gevrey-Chambertin, in particular, produced some exceptional examples, though it experienced a torrential downpour and localized hail in June, which caused some flooding and reduced yields in certain parcels. Domaine Denis Bachelet's Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux Vieilles Vignes 2022, from old vines on clay-limestone soils, offers a deep ruby robe with garnet reflections. On the nose, it presents notes of fresh morello cherry and wild blackberry, followed by hints of liquorice, damp undergrowth, and a saline edge. The palate is silky yet vibrant, carried by lively acidity and chalky minerality, stretching into a long and precise finish with soft spices and melted tannins. This vintage is marked by generous maturity, where summer heat concentrated the fruit without altering the mineral freshness characteristic of Les Corbeaux. 【Marrying power with perfume from old vines】. 🍴 Food Pairing: This wine is perfect with duck breast or aged cheeses. Other excellent pairings include roast game, beef bourguignon, venison, or aged hard cheeses. 🥂 Event Suggestions: Ideal for a celebratory dinner, a gathering of wine enthusiasts, or as a significant addition to a cellar. Its structure and aging potential (10 to 15 years) suggest it will reveal its full depth with time, making it suitable for future enjoyment.