2022 Henri Magnien, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Les Cazetiers

The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru has the ripest and most sensual of Magnien's cuvées on the nose, adorned with lush red cherry, raspberry and light fig scents. There's a soupçon of exoticism in situ. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, quite fleshy in the mouth with good grip and density. There is more horsepower even when contrasted against the Ruchottes-Chambertin. Lingers wonderfully on the finish. Excellent.

Mid cherry red. Restrained, elegant first impression with aromas of ever-so-slightly stemmy dark fruits and a hint of peony, deliciously fragrant as it opens. Relatively light-bodied, the tannins so fine you almost miss them. Dry, fresh, long finish. Relatively light-bodied, harmonious and long. Such lightness of touch that it might not appeal to those seeking richness but it lingers long on the finish in a lovely dry aftertaste. (JH)