2013 Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
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The 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, which predates their biodynamic regime, includes 50% whole bunches. It has a light crushed strawberry nose that oddly makes me think of the Cape. The palate is medium-bodied with a candied licorice note, nicely balanced, though it comes across as a little simple on the finish. Enjoyable, even if you get the impression it isn't going to go anywhere.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Light to mid cherry red. Dark-red fruit and a hint of something more rocky/graphite, peppery too. That same dark-red fruit on the palate, reminds me of a granite-influenced beaujolais cru, strangely. Dry, fine tannins. Fresh and still very youthful. (JH)
Mid to deep cherry red. Aroma of sweet red damsons and a touch of cedar. Not as sweet on the palate, a little spicy. Dry, tight, modest but harmonious. (JH)
From 80-year-old vines and matured with around 35% whole-bunch fruit, the 2013 Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes has an attractive raspberry and dark cherry bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite supple tannins and commendable density, harmonious in the mouth with an elegant finish. For me, this works much better than the Clos Village ’13.
About the producer
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini was established in 2012 when Florence Heresztyn took over her family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin with her husband Simon Mazzini (who originally comes from Champagne).