Joseph Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2018 chateau-rabaud-promis 100% handpicked and whole bunch

100% handpicked and whole bunch pressed

The grapes for this Manzanilla come from Pago Miraflores in Sanlucar de Barrameda very close to the Atlantic

5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc

This wine opens up beautifully

Joseph Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2018 chateau-rabaud-promis 100% handpicked and whole bunchGevrey Chambertin is a wine with a beautiful bright ruby color. Intensely fruity on the nose the aromas are reminiscent of black cherry wild blackberry and licorice. The woody character is subtle and marries delicately with the other aromas. As the wine evolves there are more complex notes such as mild spice nutmeg and leather. Later still mushroom and damp earth nuances make their appearance. Although present on the palate tannin is never astringent