2016 Gevrey Chambertin Les Champonnets
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70% whole-bunch fermentation. Lots of tannic fuzz and concentration – has all the heft that seems missing from their Goulots. Emphatic acidic crispness to finish, with a slight floral aftertaste. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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There is more whole bunch (70%) in the 2016 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru les Champonnets, the highest used by the domaine in this growing season. Now this has a very mineral-driven bouquet, terse and linear at first, though the fruit soon comes to the surface—blackberries, briary and a hint of cassis. This is very seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well-judged acidity, quite sappy and Saint with hints of black olive and oyster shells towards the finish that carries good weight and persistence. It will need 3 or 4 years in bottle, but it will be worth the wait. Expect it to land at the top of my banded score.
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).