The 2019 Lucien le Moine Gevrey Chambertin les Cazetiers is a red wine crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, hailing from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region. Known for its robust and complex profile, this wine has garnered high praise from wine critics.
Wine Spectator awarded this wine an impressive score of 95, highlighting its "meaty, dense" nature. The review describes a vibrant mix of flavors including "black cherry, plum, earth, and tobacco," with a pronounced mineral component. The wine is noted for its development on the midpalate, with "loam, smoke and enticing freshness" that lingers on the aftertaste. Wine Spectator suggests that this wine will be at its best from 2025 through 2045, indicating its potential for aging. Only four cases were imported, emphasizing its exclusivity.
Burghound also praised the wine, giving it a range of 92 to 94 points. The review comments on the wine's "excellent volume and intensity," with a "mineral-driven and more complex finale" that showcases its length and power. The review notes a “firm reduction” that currently overshadows the fruit but acknowledges the wine’s outstanding potential, describing it as "very promising."
The 2019 Lucien le Moine Gevrey Chambertin les Cazetiers promises a rich and layered tasting experience, with both reviews underscoring its depth and aging potential. With an alcohol content of 14.0% and sealed with a traditional cork, this wine represents a classic expression of its Gevrey Chambertin appellation, appealing to enthusiasts of finely crafted Burgundy wines.