Gevrey-Chambertin

(the majority of this comes from Champs-Chenys, along with Creux Brouillard). This is also exceptionally ripe with similar aromas to the Vosne villages save for a dollop of sauvage character. There is excellent intensity...(read more)

100% whole bunch.
Serious, brooding nose. Quite inky and dark but finesse is here. Tannins are tight but lovely and ripe; this’ll be fabulous in a few years. Power and intensity of the vintage present again, much...(read more)

First vintage for Thibault of a decent-sized plot (1.4ha) in this nicely-placed vineyard in the north of the appellation (actually in the commune of Brochon). 10-20cm of fine clay over rocky scree. There's no need for wh...(read more)

Cassis liqueur, very densely enrobed, a thick sweet silky middle, and a fruit which just goes on and one, spicy again on finish.

An even darker colour than the Clos de la Roche. A great mass of dark ripe black fruit, big and supple, but this too has energy and something to say, and says it with some force - Charmes Chambertin with attitude. A real...(read more)

Supple balance. A wine that is rounded on the entry, gently and harmonious on the middle, so easy to like. There's an elegant juiciness and freshness.