Bernard Dugat-Py, Gevrey Chambertin Corbeaux

Bernard Dugat-Py, Gevrey Chambertin Corbeaux(from a . 08 ha parcel; vinified with ~70% whole clusters). Here there are no reductive issues as the ultra sauvage nose displays notes of fresh, ripe and dense dark currant, newly turned earth and floral nuances. There is both excellent richness and volume to the concentrated and powerful middle weight plus flavors that possess a beguiling sense of energy that suffuses the beautifully balanced and again sneaky long finish. (91 93) 2027+

The 2010 is drinking beautifully

sweet and broad on the palate

fresh mint and loamy soil

with black tea-like notes and hints of sage accenting black cherries and plums

A gorgeously fresh nose of highly complex red and black pinot fruit that is liberally laced with wet stone

I had the opportunity to taste verticals of 2 of La Rioja Altas wines

pear and floral scents

Wafting from the glass with scents of pear

Longer than the other one (that turned out to be the 2004)

giving this wine an improbably vivacious personality

There is a touch of herbal tea character on the pretty and fresh red berry fruit and gentle earth nuanced nose

mineral-driven cassis