Gevrey Chambertin, Clos du Fonteny, 1er Cru, 2023
Touches of blood orange and bittersweet cherry on the nose. A little more nerve and steel here in the mid-palate with a slightly less chunky and dark fruited profile than Petite Chapelle. Rocks and flowers dot the finish. This cuvee gets better and better with every passing year. A slightly north facing Gevrey 1er Cru, influenced by the cooling combe. The vines produce tiny millerande berries every year, making for deep, dark fresh wines
critic reviews
Aromas of sweet red berries, cherries, rose petal and peony introduce the 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny, a medium-bodied, satiny and vibrant wine that's fine-boned, succulent and saline. After the more structured 2022, the 2023 wears its heart on its sleeve.
The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru has around 50% whole bunch in the blend. Here, the stems are just a little more apparent, leaning more toward the vegetal side (in a good manner). The palate is medium-bodied and very linear, a little slender for a Premier Cru… Hopefully it will flesh out during the remainder of its time in barrel.