The 2021 Domaine Joseph Roty Gevrey Chambertin les Fontenys is a Pinot Noir from the esteemed Burgundy region in France, specifically from the Cote de Nuits sub-region. This wine comes from the Gevrey Chambertin appellation, within the Fontenys sub-appellation. Domaine Joseph Roty is the producer behind this red wine.

Vinous reviewer Neal Martin rates this wine a 93 and describes it as initially “stoic” but reveals its character with a few swirls of the glass. Martin notes the presence of “attractive black cherry, raspberry and rose petal scents.” He further describes the palate as “medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, fine grip and mineralité,” and highlights the wine's evolution towards a “sorbet-fresh finish with traces of fresh fig and brown spices.” Martin suggests that “a lot is happening here,” indicating the wine has significant potential for development in the bottle.

Jasper Morris from Inside Burgundy offers a similarly high rating, scoring it between 91 and 94 points. Morris describes the wine as having a “fine full and vibrant purple” color, with “richer dark strawberry notes and maybe raspberry too, adorned by a light powdering of pepper.” On the palate, Morris notes the fruit shows “more the strawberry character,” with “a few light tannins at the back, and proper persistence.” He recommends drinking this wine from 2028 to 2034, suggesting it has good aging potential.

William Kelley, writing for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, also awards the wine a score of 93. Kelley describes the 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Fontenys as “especially suave,” with aromas of “cherries, raspberries, licorice, and orange zest.” He finds the palate to be “medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy,” characterizing it as “supple, elegantly layered and giving, with lively acids and a melting finish.”

In summary, the 2021 Domaine Joseph Roty Gevrey Chambertin les Fontenys Pinot Noir is a well-regarded wine with multiple reviewers praising its complexity and potential for aging. It features a mix of red fruit aromas and flavors, with a balanced structure that promises to develop elegantly over time.