Jean-Marie Fourrier, Chambertin Vv

Jean-Marie Fourrier, Chambertin VvSomewhat surprisingly this appears to be even riper than the Clos de Bze with its mocha infused nose of plum, dark berries, earth and sauvage aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is excellent detail and volume to the mineral inflected big bodied flavors that possess a sleek muscularity on the moderately austere and hugely long finish. This will also need plenty of time yet, again somewhat surprisingly, be approachable before

which is very fragrant and ethereal

dark fruit with top notes of tobacco leaf

38 ha parcel in En Gémeaux)

It’s interesting how these two vineyards

always loquacious on a wide range of subjects

It's a good example of how ports can change steadily and flip flop

with menthol

This too is firmly reduced

Les Athets and Les Fouchères)

Spice-accented aromas complement cassis

with loads of ripe

green apple and citrus oil with hints of fresh pastry