Joseph Drouhin, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur

Joseph Drouhin, Gevrey Chambertin Clos PrieurNA

The finish alone is eternal

and keep for 12-14 years

velvety tannins and echoing sweet blue fruit

with a level of translucent energy that is alluring

but he is the man who has produced all of Gajas most legendary wines going back to 1970

peppery and lively

Here the lightly wooded nose is notably spicy if brooding with mostly dark berry fruit and earth scents holding the upper hand for the moment

earth and anise plus a waft of cedar chest

The palate is medium to full-bodied with gorgeous plush tannins and balancing freshness supporting the boldly spicy black fruit preserves

but they make a great contrast against the sweetness of the wine's berry flavors

The 1963 is very

Some more time in bottle has made this a classic Port from start to finish in terms of aromatics and flavors