Tasting Notes
Vinous 92
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle 1er Cru surpasses its showing from barrel. It has an appealing nose with red fruit and a touch of sandalwood, perhaps without quite the same vivacity as its peers, a bit laid-back by comparison. There is some reduction here. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth texture, black pepper and clove infusing the dark berry fruit. It's a little drier on the finish than its peers. Perhaps I would have dialed down the new oak a little, although it might merit a higher score if the fruit can assimilate the wood. Wait and see. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2027-2042
JancisRobinson.com 16.5
Cask sample. Deeper, darker hue with lots of finesse. Black fruit and dark cherry. Leafy, refined, elegant. Long aftertaste. (AWH)
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2032
