The 2020 Domaine Joseph Roty Gevrey Chambertin les Fontenys is a Pinot Noir from the Gevrey Chambertin appellation in the Cote de Nuits sub-region of Burgundy, France. Produced by Domaine Joseph Roty, this wine is crafted from very old vines in the Fontenys sub-appellation, known for its clay-rich soil which likely aided the vines during the drought conditions of the 2020 vintage. The wine is sealed with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 13.5%.

This vintage has received high praise from several professional reviewers. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 94, noting that the wine "wafts from the glass with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate, sweet spices, licorice and violets." The publication’s reviewer, WK, described the wine as "medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety," with "excellent concentration, ripe tannins and bright acids." WK also highlighted the wine's vibrant and seamless nature, indicating that it will be interesting to compare it with the 2018 and 2019 vintages in a decade.

Vinous, another respected publication, also gave the 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Fontenys a score of 94. Neal Martin from Vinous described it as "perfumed and floral, with plenty of black cherries, cassis fruit infused by violet and iris flower scents." Martin praised its "medium-bodied" palate, "fine grain tannins," and "beautifully balanced" nature, adding that the wine is "silky smooth on the finish with great persistency," ultimately calling it "Superb."

John Gilman from View From The Cellar echoed these sentiments with another 94-point review, emphasizing the impact of the old vines and clay-rich soil on the wine's quality. Gilman noted a "superb aromatic constellation of cassis, plums, black cherries, grilled meats, dark soil tones, smoke, cedar and a topnote of raw cocoa." He described the wine as "deep, full-bodied, and impeccably balanced, with a rock solid core, excellent transparency and grip, firm, ripe tannins and a long, complex and very promising finish." Gilman anticipates that this wine, like other Roty Fontenys, will require some time in the cellar to fully blossom but will be stellar once it reaches its peak.

In summary, the 2020 Domaine Joseph Roty Gevrey Chambertin les Fontenys is a highly regarded Pinot Noir that showcases the best qualities of its vintage and terroir, promising a long and rewarding evolution.