Marsannay, Les Echezots, 2019

A cool, but sun-exposed plot that is the last to be harvested. This has more than a passing resemblance to the Combe-influenced Gevrey Lavaut St Jacques – fresh, breezy and taut flavours with silky tannins wrapped gently around bright alpine berry, blueberry and forest berry fruit; hints of mineral and oyster shell complete the complex, focused finish. Glorious. From a stunning south-facing parcel of 40-50 year old vines situated at the mouth of a combe where the air is cool. Planted on marne soils. Fermented with 20% whole bunches,