Fourrier, Griotte Chambertin Vv

Fourrier, Griotte Chambertin Vv(from a . 26 ha parcel planted in 1928). This is also quite aromatically restrained with its combination of dark cherry, plum liqueur, earth and once again, overtly spicy aromas. There is excellent volume and focused power to the stunningly, and seductively, textured flavors that are at once concentrated and muscular yet refined and very stylish, all wrapped in a hugely persistent, stony and impeccably well balanced finale. This is very likely to be

the two wines are different sides of the same coin

the vineyards limestone soils manage to impart the requisite acidity

warm spices

The 2009 Barbaresco is absolutely remarkable for the way it carersses the palate with endless layers of sweet red fruit

6 ha after it was combined with the vines that formerly belonged to Michel Gros

spices and sweet herbs

Good stuff and built to reward long-term aging

Finishes moderately long and a bit simple

Since then

This is still quite young

It is a pleasurable Saint-Émilion rather than a great Ausone

but all the elements are impeccably balanced throughout