Greets you with a nice dollop of smoky oak, cocoa powder, and black cherry fruit quality on the nose. The palate is savoury, full-bodied, and rustic in a charming way; plenty of structure, mouth-coating tannins, and dusty earth. Still quite primary. Brings a smile to my face; very much in the old-school of winemaking. To me, very reminiscent of a solid Gevrey bottling - not a surprise given the proximity - and perfect as a hearty companion for a chilly evening and Boeuf Bourguignon. This’ll live for a good long time.
I know that Amélie, the daughter, has taken over (I think this vintage was a transitional one between she and her father) and has worked towards better viticultural practices and has dialled down the oak usage, which I think bodes well for these wines since the quality is evident. I’ll be on the lookout for more of these wines in the future.