2012 Gevrey-Chambertin 1.Cru Combe aux Moines Fourrier

The 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe Aux Moines comes from 0.87-hectares of vine planted in 1928. It veers more towards the carefree, zesty fruit profile with orange blossom and fresh apricot infusing the pure red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit. This is feminine and nicely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a very pure, structured entry, a fine line of acidity and wonderful tension towards the finish. This is a seductive but nonchalant Gevrey- Chambertin with superb length that should age with style.

Bright medium red. Alluring, fully ripe aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, rose petal, spices and underbrush. A step up in vibrancy from the Cherbaudes, with a powerful crushed-stone minerality contributing tautness to the rich flavors of dark berries, spices and saline minerality. The wine's serious tannins are already nicely integrated with its powerful fruit, but this very long, plush wine calls for patience. - Stephen Tanzer.

Showing evidence of its promiximity to the cool breezes drifting down from the forest, this evocatively entitled wine is another beautifully judges Gevrey Premier Cru from Jean-Marie Fourrier. Textured, refreshing and very sweet, it's a deceptively forward wine that will develop extra layers of flavour in bottle. 2018-26.