Gevrey-Chambertin, Humbert Frères, Burgundy, France ‘05
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Each: £26.50
By the Dozen: £285 (£23.75 each)
Goes without saying that this is a fine example of its kin. Gevrey’s style is for fuller, more masculine wines. This is true to that pigeon hole but where structure can often dominate this has a very attractive balance with its feminine side.
Seemingly a tad youthful the ’05 is such a phenomenal vintage that whilst there is potential to age this wine it really is drinking now. Ripe fruit and tannins put a stunningly soft and seductive velvet cover on a structure that supports a deceptive complexity.
Forget the waffle – ’05 is stunning, one of the best vintages in my lifetime and this is a great example and will never disappoint.
Goes without saying that this is a fine example of its kin. Gevrey’s style is for fuller, more masculine wines. This is true to that pigeon hole but where structure can often dominate this has a very attractive balance with its feminine side.
Seemingly a tad youthful the ’05 is such a phenomenal vintage that whilst there is potential to age this wine it really is drinking now. Ripe fruit and tannins put a stunningly soft and seductive velvet cover on a structure that supports a deceptive complexity.
Forget the waffle – ’05 is stunning, one of the best vintages in my lifetime and this is a great example and will never disappoint.
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