1995 Gevrey Chambertin
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Tasting notes
Medium ruby-colored, the Gevrey-Chambertin exhibits minerals and Asian spices in its bouquet. The wine's deliciously savory, blackberry-packed palate seems to increase in power on the finish. This medium-bodied, concentrated wine requires 3 years of cellaring yet should be drunk before 2005. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy in Washington, D.C. in April. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided. Overall, 1995 is another in a string of successful vintages for Jadot. If there is one negociant house consumers can feel comfortable buying blindly, vintage to vintage, it is Jadot. Importer: Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300
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Pierre Rovani
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.