2015 Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Cherbaudes Vieille Vigne

The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cherbaudes has a floral bouquet, very expressive and charming even at this prenatal stage, with ebullient red cherries and redcurrant fruit, hints of cold stone developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. There is plenty of red berry fruit here, hints of spice and a touch of graphite seeping in towards the composed finish. Very fine.

Healthy full red. Cherry and boysenberry fruit aromas are lifted by rose petal and violet, with a gamey nuance adding complexity. Silky on entry, with its cherry and raspberry flavors enlivened by pungent minerality. In a distinctly rocky yet smooth style, like a baby Griottes.

Close to Clos de Bèze. Racked into tank just prior to tasting. Heady. Savoury. Quite transparent. Lifted. Racy. Tingly and vivacious. (JR)