In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Taupenot-Merme Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air 1er Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Drinking window: 2020+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 91–93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 29/12/2017 · Drink 2021-2038
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Bel Air was affected by the frost, around 50% to 60% lost this vintage (equating to four barrels). It has quite a rich and expressive bouquet with touches of damson and sloes infusing the bright red berry fruitv vivacious and generous. The palate is sweet and fleshy on the entry, vibrant red fruit with fine tension and structure towards the finish. It does not p…
Allen Meadows (BH) — 89–92/100 · Burghound, 15/01/2018 · Drink 2026+
There is a mild hint of volatile acidity to the moderately reduced nose. I like the sense of energy to the beautifully delineated middle weight flavors that flash evident salinity on the mildly tangy finish. This is really quite dense and serious and the underlying material is present such that this may come together and my projected range makes this implicit assumption though I underscore that t…
Allen Meadows (BH) — 91/100 · Burghound, 10/01/2019 · Drink 2028+
Here too a subtle touch of wood sets off the pretty red berry fruit aromas that are cut with floral and earth nuances. I like the sense of energy to the beautifully delineated middle weight flavors that flash evident salinity on the impressively persistent finish. Lovely and this should drink reasonably well early one yet also reward extended keeping.