Tasting this blind, N1 and myself fired guesses all
over France and North Italy but didn’t land in Burgundy. This tending-towards-heavy-bodied
wine had suggestions of black fruit (even cassis) and white pepper, tasting
notes designed to send us haring off in the wrong directions.
So, Burgundy, from the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
vineyard/appellation (one of 24 Grand Cru sites for red wine in the Côte de
Nuits, in the south part of the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin).
There is some bricking, but it doesn’t look too old.
There is certainly a presence of dark, dry fruit
(even going a bit plummy; none of the classically Burgundian raspberries and
strawberries), but the wine is dominated by somewhat leathery, savoury secondaries.
It is not very much one thing but passingly touches a lot of bases: pepper,
marmite, and Chinese food. I find a strong hint of things like ginger and
turmeric in N1’s spice cupboard. After an hour, black tea has made a strong
appearance. A grand, powerful wine made for the long haul.
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