2021 Gevrey Chambertin Les Combottes
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The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru has a lifted, perfumed bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit and light floral touches coming through with time, along with a hint of dark chocolate. It does lose some delineation in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins, moderate acidity and darker fruit laced with espresso and white pepper. The finish feels a little woody at the moment, though perhaps it will improve with time. Perplexing given its stellar showing from barrel and I will defer scoring this. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru, which was made with 60% whole bunches, has a well-defined bouquet, quite tertiary in style with plenty of forest floor and pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiselled tannins, one of the most mineral-driven in Dujac's range, precise and detailed, a pinch of spice, harmonious and quite persistent on the finish. A Combottes that feels like a Swiss watch - precise, precise, precise.
About the producer
Domaine Dujac is one of Burgundy’s most famous wine estates. It crafts red Burgundies with a distinct style, from a fantastic array of vineyard plots, including seven Grands Crus.