2023, Maison Benjamin Leroux, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, VillageA rich but even purple. Plenty of generosity on the nose, covering the more savoury aspects. Very nicely poised with a burst of dark fruit energy, with a savoury dark strawberry note to finish, and medium plus length. Drink from 2029 2035. Tasted Oct 2024. **** 90 92 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy. The 2023 Gevrey Chambertin Village has a light and slightly leafy bouquet, opening nicely in the glass with blackberry and strawberry fruit. The palate

and dark chocolate

The fruit is mostly red but some darker berries are mixed in

rose hip tea

The palate is well balanced with a slightly creamy texture and fine acidity

liquorice and fennel seeds all come through

honeysuckle

93 Charles Curtis MW

Natural fermentation in open barriques

mouth-filling malic fruit

A very precise Pavie

Less accessible now with real bite and tang of limestone

One-third new oak