Tasting Notes
Vinous NR
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru has a rather overpowering nose, more volatility vis-a-vis its peers, feral and needing more focus, some TCA surfacing and then dominating. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
Robert Parker 93
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes is also performing very well, wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries, cassis and sweet soil tones, complemented by hints of warm spices and violets. Medium to full-bodied, lively and elegant, it’s seamless and enveloping, concluding with youthfully chalky grip on the finish.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2050
JancisRobinson.com 17
In hot vintages this site does not show the heat that much (13.2% approx). Barrel samples. Sample 1: from a new barrel racked to a new barrel (thus not representative of the finished wine) Deep and rich in dark-red fruit. Peppery, spicy and creamy too. But a bit dry on the finish because of the new oak. Sample 2: from a different barrel More open on the nose, still lovely dark and lifted fruit. More peppery. Juicier and more aromatic. Great finesse both in the fruit and the tannins. Super-elegant and while it has 2018 s characteristic dark fruit, it has 2017 freshness and finesse. (JH)
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2033
