A deeper magenta with crimson rim. Slightly less evidently sunny on the nose, and clearly with a greater depth of fruit, and some more tannin. Still, this is coming together really well and should not take too long from here. A little touch of cinnamon to finish. Drink from 2029-2034. Tasted Nov 2025.

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes includes 50% whole bunch fruit and comes from several parcels in the south of the appellation. It has a well-defined, slightly introverted bouquet compared to the Village, focused and delineated despite some reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with a little more body than the Village, displaying ripe black cherries and strawberry confit. It is a little closed on the finish but one can sense the energy in this cuvée. Give this three or four years in bottle.  - By Neal Martin on November 2024

'*Outstanding'
"(from older vines that average 75+ year old vines located in Aux Carougeot, Gueulpines, Aux Corvées, Combe de Dessus, Jouise, Epointures, En Sylvie, Les Marchais, En Derée, En Songe, En Vosne and both the villages and 1er portions of Clos Prieur). This is seriously reduced and while the skunky reduction does not extend to the palate, it dominates the fruit and then some. The larger-scaled flavors possess more size, weight and volume as the old vine sap imparts a suave and sappy mouthfeel before culminating in firm, rustic and youthfully austere finale. This is old school in style and clearly intended to age. I would add that my range obviously assumes that the nose will clean up appropriately. Drink: 2031+. (Jan 2025)"

 

Soil Composition: Clay,  Limestone

Age of vines: Over 80 years old

Winemaking:  Depending on the vintage, 40 to 60% of the grapes macerate whole-cluster for 13 to 14 days in open wood vats, then are racked in barrel to continue fermenting and aging. The barrel breakdown is: 50% new oak, 40% "one wine" barrels, 10% "two wine" barrels.