2016 Arnaud Mortet Gevrey Chambertin

2016 Arnaud Mortet Gevrey Chambertin(90 92) Vinous (Mortet purchases grapes in a number of parcels in the southern half of the village, "near the grand crus," harvesting with his own team; vinified with 20% whole clusters): Healthy dark red. Sappy, saline aromas of black raspberry, dark chocolate and rocky minerality. Plush, thick and primary, even a bit youthfully medicinal, but with its dense dark fruit flavors given punch by a mineral pungency. The long, echoing finish features

(90-92) Vinous - (Mortet purchases grapes in a number of parcels in the southern half of the village, "near the grand crus," harvesting with his own team; vinified with 20% whole clusters): Healthy dark red. Sappy, saline aromas of black raspberry, dark chocolate and rocky minerality. Plush, thick and primary, even a bit youthfully medicinal, but with its dense dark fruit flavors given punch by a mineral pungency. The long, echoing finish features substantial ripe tannins supported by the wine's strong material. Mortet describes these "new" vines as "a bit younger than those of the domain but still mostly 50 to 70 years old." Should make a superb village wine.