2013 Gevrey Chambertin La Perriere

The 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru la Perriere has candied red cherry and strawberry fruit on the nose mixed with wild flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe fruit, well-judged acidity and a harmonious finish. Here, the 30% whole bunch lends freshness whilst the 50% new oak is assimilated well. I prefer this to the Gevrey Cazetiers this year.