Rossignol Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Cherbaudes

Rossignol Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin CherbaudesHere there is no reductive funk as the pretty nose offers up notes of red currant, earth and underbrush that are trimmed in a subtle application of wood. Here too the mouth feel of the middle weight and fleshy flavors is refined and velvety while delivering more size and weight if less minerality on the mildly austere finish where the wood announced by the nose reappears. (88 91) 2022+

a sensation of sweetness without being sweet

There is a lovely energy to the attractively well-detailed medium-bodied flavors that exude a very fine minerality on the velvety finish that delivers fine depth and length

There is good vibrancy

A different aromatic profile presents notes of petrol

there's not much going on here

This is a vintage Billecart with more-than-usual upside

Tightly packed now

mostly from Rioja Alta (Sajazarra

opulent and dramatic

5% alcohol) delicate

50% Pinot Noir

This is generous yet quite classy and should also amply repay up to a decade of cellaring