Gevrey Chambertin, Champonnet, 1er Cru, 2017
From a parcel at the foot of Lavaut, a slightly more classic Gevrey than the Premier Cru. Fuller, larger bodied with a serious backbone and edge to it. Flavours of plum earth smoke and spice with a coolness running through it. Complex and intense, layered flavours. Rich and might intense but beautifully balanced and textured, though this will need time for its many impressive parts to come together. 15% whole bunch fermentation. Aged in 60% new oak.
critic reviews
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champonnet 1er Cru is completely de-stemmed and matures in around 60% new oak. It has a very well defined bouquet with more red than black fruit, hints of lavender and pot pourri, vigorous and open. The palate is very well balanced with a lightly spiced opening, quite sappy in the mouth with a juicy and expressive finish. There is a sense of joie-de-vivre in this wine already and I hope that will be translated into bottle.