Gevrey-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes”, Domaine Vincent Girardin, FR, 2022

Woodsmoke & gamy funk are the first aromatic pointers of this wine. Next, the palate comes in with gentle smoke, the gamyness blending with ripe red-cherry fruit. Slender body shows a fine web of tannin as well as lovely freshness.

A 100% Pinot Noir dark, smoky, earthy effort, which is classic Gevrey-Chambertin. More licorice, graphite, and forest floor notes emerge with time in the glass, and it’s medium-bodied, has terrific balance, plenty of both tannins and acidity, and a great finish.