2011 Domaine Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Champeaux 12x750ml

Vinous 92+

(these vines are now 100 years old, according to Arnaud Mortet; 80% new oak): Deep red. Liqueur-like aromas of raspberry and kirsch, complicated by sweet oak and soil tones. The palate shows a tiny-berry concentration and lovely silky richness and depth, but sound acidity and firm underlying minerality leaven its sweetness. Very youthful, energetic wine with a firm spine of noble tannins. No easy sweetness here but really builds on the long finish. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/03/2014]

Robert Parker 93

The 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux saw 80% new oak and 30% whole-cluster fruit. The nose is ripe and candied on the entry: blackberry, raspberry and a touch of vanilla. Quite modern in style but nicely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, much more elegant than the aromatics suggest with just a hint of spice on the intense finish. There is a saline aftertaste that is very attractive, though I would give this Gevrey-Chambertin 4-5 years to really coalesce and develop secondary notes. Drink 2016-2030. [Neal Martin, 02/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030