Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux from the talented Arnaud Mortet has a slightly muted nose at first, perhaps caught at an awkward stage of adolescence because there is fine delineation here, quite floral in nature, feminine and refined. The vigor will develop with time. The palate is very well balanced, smooth and sensual, yes a little oaky at the moment but it is beautifully combined with the fruit and the tannins are extremely fine on the finish. This is a brilliant wine from a producer in the ascendant. Pure class. - Neal Martin

Subtle but not invisible wood sets off cool, pure and impressively elegant aromas of red currant, plum and distinct sauvage notes. There is a lovely refined mouth feel to the delineated and equally cool middle weight flavors that brim with minerality on the linear and balanced finish. A classic Champeaux of finesse and refinement though don’t mistake refinement for lack of aging potential as this will definitely need time. 2022+