2014 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux, Denis Mortet

The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux comes from 60- to 100-year-old vines on four different blocks in the corners of the vineyard, where the soil worked by horse as there is no access into the vineyard for a vehicle. It has a stoic, mineral bouquet that expresses the limestone mother-rock in this vineyard. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannin, crisp acidity, superb mineralité, and the 40% new oak seamless is integrated on the crystalline finish. It just encapsulates how far Arnaud Mortet has come as a winemaker -- a brilliant wine.

Moderately saturated medium red. Compelling Gevrey aromas and flavors of black raspberry, spices, flowers and musky underbrush. Rich and fine-grained, offering a terrific combination of savory minerality and lively acidity. Finishes tactile, chewy and long, with excellent lift. A splendid showing.