2022 Robert Groffier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Seuvrees

The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées has a lovely bouquet that exudes Pinoté , very pure and delineated, with seamlessly integrated oak—perhaps touching Premier Cru in quality. The palate is medium-bodied with a sapid entry. Tensile, with vibrant, slightly tart red fruit and a slight herbaceous edge on the finish (doubtlessly emanating from the stem addition), this is quite an absorbing Gevrey-Chambertin. I am intrigued to see it age, despite its openness and pliant tannins. Give this at least two years in bottle. The 2022 is certainly in a different league than the previous vintage. Tasted at merchants' 2022 Burgundy tastings in London.

25% whole bunch. Cask sample. Very elegant Pinot with aromatic lift and an ethereal quality which is not present in that many 2022s. Lovely sweetness of fruit here with a crunch of ripe acidity. Like biting into chilled black cherries. Subtle oak, all in fine balance. Not a super-massive Gevrey but one which has reserves of refinement and delicacy. (AWH)