Gérard Raphet
Les Champs Chenys Cuvée Unique Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
We often read discussions of wines that deserve more respect than they are designated. Villages that drink like premier crus; premieres that aspire to be GC's. in this case, we have a "lowly" villages lieu-dit surrounded on 3 sides by great Gevrey GC climats. Such a sweet spot of intense savory fruit at a price point that blows your mind. Thoroughly impressed with the pedigree of this wine, and the visceral edginess that Gerard Raphet imparts here. Spicy, fresh acidity, vibrant mesmerizing tannin, ripe cherry, earthy to the core. Soooo Burgundian! Enjoyable now (with a brilliant succulent Mahi-mahi), but will be so much more incredible in the mid-2020's.
We often read discussions of wines that deserve more respect than they are designated. Villages that drink like premier crus; premieres that aspire to be GC's. in this case, we have a "lowly" villages lieu-dit surrounded on 3 sides by great Gevrey GC climats. Such a sweet spot of intense savory fruit at a price point that blows your mind. Thoroughly impressed with the pedigree of this wine, and the visceral edginess that Gerard Raphet imparts here. Spicy, fresh acidity, vibrant mesmerizing tannin, ripe cherry, earthy to the core. Soooo Burgundian! Enjoyable now (with a brilliant succulent Mahi-mahi), but will be so much more incredible in the mid-2020's.
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2017
Crushable. I had a hard time not putting a straw in the bottle.
Crushable. I had a hard time not putting a straw in the bottle.
1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2016
Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines
earth, fruit, raspberry jam, lavender,
earth, fruit, raspberry jam, lavender,
Jul 15th, 2015
Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines
Pretty much the best.
Pretty much the best.
Mar 11th, 2015
My first '13 Red Burgundy. Concentrated and silky. Tasty nonetheless.
My first '13 Red Burgundy. Concentrated and silky. Tasty nonetheless.
Jan 22nd, 2015







