Gevrey-Chambertin
2016
The Confuron-Cotétidot name began in 1964 with the union of legendary winemaker Jean-Jacques "Jacky" Confuron to Bernadette Cotétidot. Jacky has since relinquished day-to-day operation of the Domaine to his two very capable oenologist sons, Yves and Jean-Pierre. With old vines spread over four villages in the Côte de Nuits, this is a very impressive array of Village, Premier and Grand Cru sites. The Confuron sons, in addition to handling the vines and wines of this property, hold other...
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Here the nose is somehow perfumed yet very Gevrey with its plum, wild currant and underbrush scents. The tighter, more muscular and more powerful middle weight flavors exude a subtle minerality that can also be found on the austere, backward and very serious finish. Excellent quality in a robust style. (Barrel Sample)
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Bright, dark red-ruby. Explosive aromas of black cherry and black raspberry complicated by game, spices, soil and licorice. Compellingly deep, lively village wine with the class of a premier cru: wonderfully refined and primary, conveying an almost Syrah-like ripeness to its black cherry and licorice flavors. This wine has a relatively high 3.75 pH but conveys an impression of harmonious acidity and balance. Tannins spread out horizontally to saturate the very long finish, which displays excellent medicinal reserve. Made almost entirely from Confuron's vines in Champs-Chenys, just below Charmes-Chambertin.
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There is enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. The restrained, cool and intense medium weight flavors possess excellent precision and plenty of minerality that adds a touch of life to the impressively long and complex finish. The supporting tannins are quite fine-grained and should allow this terrific effort to be enjoyed earlier than usual. Highly recommended.
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