2013 Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Fonteny

The 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru les Fontenys was very promising out of barrel and now in bottle, it is delivering the goods. It has a fragrant bouquet that soars from the glass, very floral with rose petals and iris infusing the redcurrant and strawberry scents. It just seems so refined and that translates across to the palate. The tannins here are very fine, the acidity extremely well judged, and a little plushness that ensures it is approachable but with the salinity on the finish that urges you to take another sip. This is an extremely well crafted Fontenys from Roty - chapeau!

Healthy dark red. Ripe but reticent aromas of black raspberry, brown spices and licorice. Concentrated, fresh and fine-grained, conveying excellent energy to its fresh flavors of kirsch , violet and licorice. Has plenty of density to support its ripe tannins. Finishes with excellent length. This wine was aged in 90% new oak but I never would have guessed.

Quite intense and perfumed. Quite flattering. A little suggestion of oak on the nose. Very sweet but with good earthiness and Gevrey character underneath. Quite a charmer. Freshness and fruit in harmony. (JR)