Roche Bellene, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2011 Starting with a slightly heavier

Starting with a slightly heavier footprint

perfumed aftertaste

Once again the wood treatment is generous to the point of masking the nuance of the very earthy liqueur-like aromas of plum

the Blanc retains gorgeous freshness

" Instead of using whole clusters

Roche Bellene, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2011 Starting with a slightly heavierThis is also quite firmly reduced and impossible to read today. Otherwise there much more mineral driven middle weight flavors that are notably more precise if, somewhat surprisingly, less concentrated, all wrapped in a slightly warm, dry and menthol inflected finish. This stands a better chance of coming together though I doubt that it will ever be a wine of distinction. (87 90) 2024+