2020 Gevrey Chambertin Fontenys
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The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny is also quite tightly wound after its recent bottling. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums, licorice, spices and orange rind, it's framed by a touch of toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with an incipiently fleshy but tightly wound core of fruit, this is showing a touch more structure than I would have anticipated from barrel, so it's clear that patience will be required.
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Planted à la mode on 2-m stakes; average vine age of fifty years (30–60 spread). Next to Mazis-Chambertin and Ruchottes-Chambertin. 60% whole clusters. Cask sample. Deep cherry; firm new oak; cassis, red berries and a little leafy freshness. Chewy and dense. (MH)
About the producer
Dugat-Py, based at the base of the Combe de Lavaux in Gevrey-Chambertin, stands as one of Burgundy’s most revered producers, known for crafting Pinot Noir of incredible depth, power, and age-worthiness.