An elegant pure and attractively ripe nose speaks of black berry liqueur and dried floral notes with a background hint of the sauvage. There is a terrific inner mouth perfume to the notably spicy and mineral-driven flavors that possess an explosion of sap that renders the firm tannins almost invisible on the austere balanced and equally explosive finish that is clearly constructed for the long haul. This offers excellent grip on the palate saturating finale and I very much like the underlying sense of tension.

The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is flat-out gorgeous. The fruit tends towards the darker end of the spectrum with shades of red cherries and berries. Deep floral and spiced notes develop in the glass adding lift and brightness through to the energetic finish. This is totally refined delicate and pure. I loved it for the purity and definition of the fruit. The 1er Cru is equal parts Fonteny Les Corbeaux and Les Perrieres vinified with 75% stems. The wine was aged in 100% new barrels all of which it handles with uncommon grace. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035. -Antonio Galloni