Gevrey-Chambertin

There was a serious lack of water here and he made only 25hl/ha - it's a sunny site. Showing well, supple voluminous feel, lots of concentration.

A fuller more even red than the Fixins. This has a suave supple texture which is really appealing. It comes from Craite Paille below La Justice, hence more strawberry in the fruit mix, typical of this part of Gevrey. Cer...(read more)

(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 bunches. This has a mass of fruit and ripe sweetness, juicily balanced and there's mineral too. Plots in Murots, Seuvrées and Creux Brouillard.

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)

Touch of reduction, Blackcurrant. Deep colour, good fruit grip, a bit of saline, interesting positive flavours which give a frankness, a sensation of directness. Half is Justice, half Seuvrées, so one north and on...(read more)

Confuron's premier crus can sometimes be a little brooding at this very early stage in their life but not a bit of it here. This tempts you straight in with a nose packed full of cassis, dark cherry and fragrant spice. T...(read more)

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.