Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2019A markedly earthy nose grudgingly displays brooding aromas of deeply pitched dark berries, underbrush and a hint of game. The exceptionally rich, suave and powerful middle weight plus flavors possess impressive mid palate density along with a lovely salinity on the beautifully long finale. This is a big but excellent Gevrey villages that is built to age. Note: from 9 separate lieux dits and vines that are between 55 and 100 years of age Country

The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is no slouch

black cherry and a hint of game

Nice body and structure of the wine ensure the wine will age well

earth and broad-ranging red berry fruit suffused nose

Black Forest cake and Morello cherries with suggestions of cigar box

but not dramatically lower than its peers at 3

2024 - 2050

it finishes long and minerally

opening in the glass with aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit

which is a major cause of deterioration of bottled wine

cold wet stone

it fills the mouth with spice and herb-laced black and blue fruit layers