2016 Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazetiers
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The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru does not deliver the same breeding on the nose as its peers, a little smudged by comparison, although the kirsch and raspberry scents seem pure. The palate is medium-bodied with candied red fruit. Low in acidity compared to its peers, I find the finish rather leaden when I am seeking more tension and poise. (ST)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers has a much more reserved bouquet compared to Lavaux Saint-Jacques, more introspective with darker fruit, damp earth/woodland scents percolating through with time, though not as vivacious as the Lavaux Saint-Jacques at this prenatal stage. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, gentle grip in the mouth, quite structured and linear with a touch of sous-Bois toward the finish. This will need a longer time in bottle than the Lavaux Saint-Jacques, but I wonder whether it will reach the same heights?
About the producer
Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy’s most famous estates. Revered for making unearthly expressions of Pinot Noir, the estate’s wines are some of the most collectable in the world.