Domaine Marc Roy’s Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2023 is a village-level Burgundy red that shows why this tiny, 4-hectare, family-run estate has a loyal following. Run by Alexandrine Roy since 2003, the domaine farms organically and makes wines described as suitable for vegetarians and vegans. This bottling is 100% Pinot Noir from old vines on Gevrey-Chambertin’s classic marl and limestone soils; Winehog notes the vines are around 80 years old.

In the cellar, the 2023 is hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in open wooden vats, then raised for 14–16 months in French oak barrels with about 30% new oak, with only light fining and filtration. Listed alcohol varies by source (13% vs. 13.5%), but the stylistic intent is clear: purity of fruit with structure and lift.

The strongest professional review is an excellent 94-point score from James Suckling, who calls it “a really impressive village wine.” He emphasizes its savory complexity—“very peppery, with stacks of red beet character”—alongside “earthy depth, fine tannins and a wealth of red fruit on the bold, medium-bodied palate.” Suckling also highlights a distinctive aromatic signature, noting that “the fennel aroma in the velvety finish is striking,” and concludes, “Drink or hold.”

Winehog rates it 89 points (“Very Good”) and frames the wine as accessible and energetic: “lively and vivid,” “forward with a generous feel,” and “perfectly balanced.” The same review places it in vintage context, suggesting it may not have “the intensity of the 2019s,” but praises its “effortless charm and liveliness” and recommends patience, with drinking “from 2029.”

Overall, the 2023 Vieilles Vignes reads as a vivid, expressive Gevrey with ripe red-fruit detail, savory spice, and tidy, fine-grained structure—serious village Burgundy that remains approachable in tone.