2017 Gevrey Chambertin La Perriere
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The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin La Perrières 1er Cru comes from a parcel of 70-year old vines and there is just one new 350-litre barrel to go around this year. It has an intense bouquet with brambly red fruit, hints of leather and hickory, Moroccan spice emerging with continued aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a fine bead of acidity, grippy in the mouth with a fig and blackberry finish that leaves a light pepperiness on the aftertaste.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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From a parcel of 65-year-old vines and vinified with 50% whole cluster, the 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Perrière unfurls in the glass with aromas of licorice, sweet cherries, cassis and charcoal. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, with lots of fine, chalky structure lurking behind a generous core of succulent fruit. This is another wine built for the long haul.
Below Mazis-Chambertin. One barrel of 350 litres thus all new. 60% whole bunch. Initial impression is sweet vanilla and spice from the oak. Really spicy fruit too. The oak is covering the fruit at the moment but it’s there at the core and opens up to a gently floral character. Chewy, firm tannins but not angular. Big and rich. Freshness on the finish. (JH)
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.