2022, Domaine Henri Magnien, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, 'Champerrier'

Ripe yet cool aromas include those of plum, violet, dark cherry and a whiff of sauvage character. There is excellent richness and volume to the even denser medium-bodied flavours that coat the palate with sappy dry extract on the powerful, dusty and built-to-age finale. This is an excellent Gevrey villages. 89-92 Allen Meadows, Burghound (2024).

A bright medium full purple colour. The bouquet delivers an attractive density, but it is quite restrained as to detail. On the palate the typical cherry fruit of this location, smooth tannins, correct acidity and a fine finish. The precision of the vintage is well shown here. **** 90-93 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (2023).

The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier has fine perfume: blackcurrant, rose petal and light iodine aromas - a "sunny" bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins; it’s fleshy and has good volume. Certainly a ripe Gevrey yet well-balanced with a very caressing and sensual finish. There’s maybe a tiny bit of warmth on the aftertaste, but otherwise, this is very satisfying and should drink well for 20 years. 91-93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023).

Drinking Window: 2028 - 2034