2016 Gevrey Chambertin Les Champeaux
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Tasting notes
The 2016 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru les Champeaux is a little different than the other cuvées according to Pierre Duroché—more silky in texture. It has a slightly more exotic bouquet compared to the Aux Etelois, hints of overripe Satsuma sitting in a vase complementing the crushed strawberry and red cherry aromas. This feels very sensual. The palate is very well balanced with a soft texture on the entry that belies the structure underneath. There is that faint touch of licorice here (like the Jeunes Rois) and a long aftertaste with a sprinkling of white pepper tingling on the tongue. Excellent—this is a worthy follow-up to the 2015 Les Champeaux.
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Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
About the producer
Domaine Duroché has, under Pierre Duroché, become one of the most sought-out and respected wine domaines in Gevrey-Chambertin. The wines are delicate and detailed, yet with old-vine intensity, a clear sense of place and style – and it’s easy to see why they’ve rapidly become so in-demand.