Olivier Bernstein, Gevrey Chambertin Villages

Olivier Bernstein, Gevrey Chambertin VillagesNA

but has the grip that suggests just how good this wine is

We started the tasting with their base Chateauneuf du Pape

vibrantly fruited finish

with Claude Pouizin running the estate through 1996

you get more structure and backbone here

The last time this was seen

A very attractive blend of black fruit

Here too there is a touch of menthol to the very floral and spicy aromas of primarily dark berries that are trimmed in a hint of sandalwood

crushed flowers and sweet spices

but that does not necessarily mean that it is the first of the vineyards to be harvested

Finishes chewy

There is very good volume to the delicious and energetic middle weight flavors that retain good detail on the saline and youthfully austere finish that is presently a bit tough