Gevrey Chambertin, Mes Cinq Terroirs, 2017
Lots of character, packed full of forest berries, herb and sap. There is a nice bit of punch to the mid palate, some sinew, and then finishes with crystal clear sweet griotte and damson fruit. An accomplished, glittering Gevrey of top quality. A blend of five villages parcels that Arnaud re-instigated in 2013, the sum being so much greater than its constituent parts. 15% whole bunch fermentation. Aged in 35% new oak barrels
critic reviews
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Cinq Terroirs comes from vineyards in the northern slopes towards Brochon and includes 20% whole bunches and raised in 30% new oak. It offers brambly black fruit on the nose with just a hint of iodine that emerges with aeration. The palate is quite sharp and citric on the entry with compact red berry fruit tinged with cola and balanced. It may be missing the persistence on the finish of the previous two vintages. Fine.