Gevrey Chambertin

Domaine Ponsot, Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee l’Abeille 2007

By Steen Öhman March 30, 2015 -

Ponsot make some gorgeous wines, but it's often difficult to approach the wines during the first 10 - 20 years, as they tend to close down from time to time. I had the 2001 Cuvee l'Abeille in November, and it was delightfully mature .. so why not try the 2007 eventhough it's in the difficult stage …

Domaine Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 1996

By Steen Öhman February 17, 2015 -

The Roty Charmes Chambertin 1996 is a big brute ... pure but somewhat old school with more punch than caressses currently. In the bouquet very dense and weighty red and darkberry fruit, hints of soy, sous-bois - and powered by a quite powerful minerality lurking underneath the quite tightly wound …

Domaine Ponsot, Griotte-Chambertin 1999

By Steen Öhman February 15, 2015 -

The Griotte Chambertin 1999 from Ponsot is beginning to show more secondary aromas but still need time to unfold the lovely Griotte charm. The nose is brimming with intense red and darkberry fruit spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate quite openly knit for the vintage offering weighty …

Domaine Armand Rousseau, Gevrey Clos St. Jacques 2004

By Steen Öhman February 13, 2015 -

The 04 Clos Saint-Jacques from Rousseau is still somewhat backward and 04ish ... In the nose dark berry fruit - tight with green hints and a earthy minerality - reather restrained currently. On the palate quite weighty for the vintage with a rather dense dark fruit with some green notes. Need time …

Domaine Marc Roy, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur 2012

By Steen Öhman January 31, 2015 -

First wine from this Gevrey domaine ... and what a lovely effort. In the nose red and dark berries .. forward and transparent .. offering considerable complexity and verve for this level with its detailed fruit and slightly chalky and salty minerality. On the palate very focused and energetic for …