2015 Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazetiers
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The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru offers broody red and black fruit on the nose, along with undergrowth and mulch-like scents that suggest some stem addition. The palate is medium-bodied, offering supple raspberry and blackberry flavors laced with graphite and a hint of white pepper. It remains steely and focused for the first two-thirds; on the final third it threatens to fan out, then disappears rapidly, leaving you wondering what the hell happened. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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Steen Öhman, Winehog
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers displays a touch of reduction upon opening, which dissipates with air, segueing into aromas of raw cocoa, black cherry, cassis, and an exotic floral top note of lavender. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a velvety chassis of fine-grained tannins, an ample core of fruit and a persuasive sense of completeness. Its acids are succulent and its finish long. An excellent rendition of Faiveley's Cazetiers.
Bright, dark red. Deep, ripe, slightly reduced aromas of plum, redcurrant, licorice and animal fur. Firmer on entry than the Lavaux Saint-Jacques but still pliant, sweet, fine-grained and deep, showcasing the richness of the year. Concentrated, mouthfilling, utterly seamless wine with terrific saline extract. Finishes with plush, building, horizontal tannins and slowly rising length. Will this shut down in bottle? A step up in length from the Lavaux--and showing more medicinal reserve today.
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.