2006 Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur

Since 2003, Alexandrine Roy has as the fourth generation direct this roughly ten acre domaine (named for her father). A 2006 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur – her sole wine that I tasted, as a sample – bespeaks considerable promise. A nose of ripe, fresh cherry, cranberry, and candied orange zest leads to a juicy, lively, well-concentrated palate impression, tinged with cardamom, cherry pit bitterness, and subtle suggestions of caramel and toasted coconut from the barrel. The fruit takes a darker turn in the finish, but there is still plenty of vivacity and lift as well as sheer length. This is a classic example of an immediately delicious 2006, although it will not doubt merit following for at least 4-5 years. Importer: Joli Vin Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 849-9861

Scented, rich nose. Bit too solid for transports of delight but workman-like. (Very different from how it tasted five days later chez Flint!) (JR)

Since 2003, Alexandrine Roy has as the fourth generation direct this roughly ten acre domaine (named for her father). A 2006 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur – her sole wine that I tasted, as a sample – bespeaks considerable promise. A nose of ripe, fresh cherry, cranberry, and candied orange zest leads to a juicy, lively, well-concentrated palate impression, tinged with cardamom, cherry pit bitterness, and subtle suggestions of caramel and toasted coconut from the barrel. The fruit takes a darker turn in the finish, but there is still plenty of vivacity and lift as well as sheer length. This is a classic example of an immediately delicious 2006, although it will not doubt merit following for at least 4-5 years. Wine Advocate.December, 2009