2020 Faiveley - Gevrey Chambertin Clos des IssartsColour : Red Producer : Faiveley Label Name : Gevrey Chambertin Clos des Issarts Country : France Region : Burgundy Sub Region : Cote de Nuits Variety : Pinot Noir Vintage : 2020 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Tasting Note : Deep ruby red in color with notes of ripe fruits, oak, and a touch of licorice on the nose. The palate offers silky smooth tannins, an elegant mouth feel, good balance, and excellent length. Note: All images are for

This vintage the fruit was picked before the heat spike

a characteristic that should serve a Grand Cru expression well

This wine sees an extended eight-year aging period in both oak cask and cement

the 2014 vintage displays aromas of walnut

This wine shows soft richness and rounded textures that have just moved from initial crispness

This is delicate and juicy with very good intensity of fruit and no room for sweetness or over-ripeness

followed by the savoriness typical of a maritime area

powerful tannin structure and ripe dark fruit character that required extended cellaring before revealing its full complexity

Tasting Note :

it creates a compelling comparative tasting proposition of genuine educational interest

blackberries and spice box on the nose

Pinched palate effect