2018 Gevrey Chambertin Les Champonnets

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champonnet 1er Cru is 100% whole bunch this year, and that translates into the aromatics, which convey a stemmy element. I think there is sufficient fruit to subsume the stemminess, although it will require some bottle age. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and a fine bead of acidity. Builds nicely in the mouth to a peppery finish that brims over with tension and freshness. An excellent Premier Cru.