Gallois/Dominique Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru La Combe aux Moines 2013

Overlooking the castle of Gevrey, this hillside premier cru planted in 1954 has always enjoyed a very good reputation, with other notable producers including Faiveley, Fourrier, Bouchard, and more. Annual production is around 225 cases from their small holding of 0.5 hectare.

92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): “(from a .5 ha parcel of 45+ year old vines). The reserved but very pretty nose is composed by notes of cool dark berries, earth and a hint of spice. The medium-bodied flavors possess a positively gorgeous mouth feel thanks to the relatively fine-grained tannins shaping the sleekly powerful and intense finish that offers up a refreshing salinity. I like the seamless integration of the tannins and this beauty is quite finely balanced though note that at present it is overtly austere and will definitely need time. Drink: 2023+. (Jan 2016)”