Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Champeaux 2012
Subtle but not invisible wood sets off cool, pure and impressively elegant aromas of red currant, plum and distinct sauvage notes. There is a lovely refined mouth feel to the delineated and equally cool middle weight flavors that brim with minerality on the linear and balanced finish. A classic Champeaux of finesse and refinement though don't mistake refinement for lack of aging potential as this will definitely need time.
January 2015
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