The 2018 Faiveley Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazetiers Premier Cru Pinot Noir is a red wine from the esteemed Burgundy region in France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region. Known for its rich and complex profile, this wine has garnered high praise from several wine reviewers.
James Suckling awarded it a score of 94, highlighting its "tantalizing aromas of ripe strawberries, violets, and cherries" along with "firm, very silky tannins that are extremely polished and fine." He praised the wine’s balance and focus, recommending it be tried after 2022.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also scored it 94 points, describing it as having a medium to full body, broad and concentrated with "rich structuring tannins" and "a long, sapid finish." This review noted its aromas of "sweet wild berries" and "forest floor, spice, and grilled squab."
Wine Spectator echoed the excellence with another 94 points, characterizing the wine as "charming and classy." The review noted flavors of "black cherry, blackberry, earth, and a hint of tobacco," with a balanced structure and "powdery tannins lining the tangy finish." The wine is suggested to be best enjoyed from 2024 through 2042.
Jasper Morris gave the highest appraisal, scoring it between 94-96 points. He described it as "fine glowing crimson purple" with a "well-balanced nose" and praised its ripe yet balanced profile, with "pure and concentrated deep red fruit" and a "mineral feel at the finish."
Vinous, also scored it 94, noted some reduction on the nose but appreciated the "decent, quite intense red fruit underneath." The wine is described as having a "smooth, plush veneer" and a "luxuriant finish" that promises to evolve beautifully with a few more years in the bottle.
Overall, the 2018 Faiveley Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazetiers Premier Cru is a well-regarded wine that offers a harmonious blend of fruit, spice, and earthiness, with a promising future for aging.