2017 Gevrey Chambertin Combe Aux Moines
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The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin La Combe Aux Moines 1er Cru has the most conservative and backward bouquet of Faiveley’s Gevrey Premier Crus; it doesn’t want to come out and play. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly coarse tannin on the entry, sturdy backbone and a chalky, quite forthright finish that does not quite have the charm of the Clos des Issarts.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Cask sample. Light to mid cherry red. Subtle aroma. Spicy and dark-fruited. Elegant but not particularly intense on the palate. Less immediately appealing than many of the Faiveley wines in this line-up but has serious harmony and long finish. A touch of oak evident on the aftertaste. (JH)
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.