What to Eat With a Gevrey-Chambertin?

Gevrey-Chambertin is a prestigious and renowned red wine from the Burgundy wine region. Discover our selection of the best food pairings to explore with this exceptional wine!

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A fine red wine from Burgundy

Burgundy is one of the most famous wine-growing regions in the world, and among its most prestigious appellations is Gevrey-Chambertin. This small village in the heart of the Côte de Nuits is famous for its red wines, particularly Gevrey-Chambertin, considered to be one of the jewels of Burgundy. The Gevrey-Chambertin Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée produces exclusively red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape variety. When tasting a Gevrey-Chambertin, it's essential to find the perfect food and wine pairing to enhance the experience. Here is our selection of the best food pairings for this fine Burgundy wine.

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What dish to serve with a Gevrey-Chambertin for a perfect pairing?

With its full-bodied, powerful yet velvety profile, Gevrey-Chambertin lends itself ideally to a wide range of food and wine pairings. Naturally, it enhances the gastronomic delights of its home region, Burgundy, which offers a wealth of choices. These include delicious pairings with dishes such as oeufs en meurette, beef bourguignon, fondue bourguignonne, Époisses pie and coq au vin. More generally, Gevrey-Chambertin goes perfectly with game and marinated meats, as well as fish such as pike-perch fillet or tuna in red wine sauce. It is also an ideal companion for cheeses, especially those with a strong character. Finally, it can enhance desserts such as chocolate sweets, red fruit or even a pear poached in red wine.

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The best food pairings for Gevrey-Chambertin

Beef bourguignon

Gevrey-Chambertin is a red wine of character, with deep aromas of black cherries, liquorice and undergrowth. It has a robust structure and firm tannins, making it an excellent choice to accompany meat dishes. Beef bourguignon, a classic of Burgundian cuisine, is an ideal choice. The rich flavours of simmered meat, combined with vegetables and herbs, harmonise perfectly with the complexity of Gevrey-Chambertin.

Coq au vin

Another iconic Burgundian dish, coq au vin is a delicious option to accompany this fine red wine from Burgundy. This dish, made up of pieces of chicken simmered in a red wine sauce, is a perfect match for this wine. The red fruit and spice aromas of the Gevrey-Chambertin blend elegantly with the wine sauce, creating a rich and flavoursome combination.

Game

For those who enjoy more daring dishes, Gevrey-Chambertin can also be paired with game. For game such as red deer, wild boar or roe deer, the wine's red fruit aromas and balanced acidity will enhance dishes such as venison stew or wild boar in sauce. As for game birds such as duck, partridge or pheasant, Gevrey-Chambertin goes well with dishes like duck with orange, roast partridge or pheasant with mushrooms. It's a perfect match, thanks to the complementary flavours and versatility of this emblematic Burgundy wine.

Grilled red meat

The tannic structure of Gevrey-Chambertin goes well with grilled red meats such as a delicious rib of beef. Season the meat with fresh herbs, salt and pepper, then grill to obtain a nice crust. The red fruit aromas of the wine will perfectly complement the flavour of the meat.

Wild mushrooms

Gevrey-Chambertin wines have earthy aromas that go well with dishes based on wild mushrooms, such as ceps, chanterelles or morels. You can prepare them in a sauce, in butter with garlic and fresh herbs, for example, or serve them in risotto. The wine's notes of undergrowth and damp earth come together harmoniously to create a rich, nuanced taste experience.

Mature cheeses

Gevrey-Chambertin also goes very well with mature cheeses. Choose Burgundy cheeses such as Époisses or Cîteaux, or soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert. The creamy, earthy flavours of these cheeses perfectly complement the complexity of the wine. Gevrey-Chambertin can balance the richness of the cheeses while revealing their subtle nuances.

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Tasting advice

The wines of the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation are wines for ageing, as well as the Premiers Crus and Grands Crus. You can enjoy a Gevrey-Chambertin young, but this fine wine will reach its peak after a few years in the cellar, generally between 5 and 15 years after the harvest, depending on the vintage. Older wines, 20 years or more, can also offer an exceptional experience, with more complex aromas and flavours.

What serving temperature?

Serving temperature is essential to fully appreciate the characteristics of a Gevrey-Chambertin, as it can significantly influence its aromas, harmony and texture on the palate. The ideal serving temperature for a Gevrey-Chambertin is 14-16°C to allow the wine to express itself and reveal its complex aromas and flavours.