Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots 2011Here too there is mild reduction. The supple, round and appealingly mineral inflected middle weight flavors possess good intensity and fine detail, all wrapped in a delicious, cool, dusty and balanced finish that delivers fine length if only good depth. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Bottle Size: 750ml Ratings: BH 88 91 Best serve at 17 18C

As I observed from barrel

a bit of a "bruiser" in its infancy

perhaps a little more hedonistic than I envisaged when I tasted it from barrel

Varnier Fanniere

Ratings: RP 94+

Robert Parker: 97 / 100

silky tannin

suave and seductive mouthfeel before culminating in a mildly warm if impressively long finale

cedar and a hint of licorice

Burgundy to Bordeaux

super fine-grained tannins

laden with blackberry and raspberry coulis scents