2018 - Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru Vieille Vigne, Fourrier

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Griotte-Chambertin |
Producer: Fourrier |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 14% |
In Bond Incl. VAT

Tasting Notes

92-94
Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Jan 20
The 2018 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is very forward and expressive on the nose, offering gingerbread and date-tinged red fruit, and perhaps a little overripe for my taste buds vis-à-vis some of Fourrier’s top-performing premier crus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, good weight and depth and a nicely detailed black cherry, raspberry and cedar-tinged finish. A pinch of white pepper lingers on the aftertaste. This is an excellent Griotte-Chambertin, although whether it turns out to be the best cuvée from this vineyard this vintage, we will have to wait and see.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2045
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