Domaine Faiveley Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Combe aux Moines 2017 (Ex-Domaine)

Domaine Faiveley Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Combe aux Moines 2017 (Ex-Domaine)A restrained and markedly cool nose reflects notes of violet, plum, earth and a more discreet touch of wood. The supple and relatively forward medium weight flavors possess an appealing sense of energy, all wrapped in a sleek and stony finish that is less austere than usual. As is the case with several wines in the range, this is not especially dense but it is both very complex and well balanced.

ripe fruit and multi-dimensional mid-palate that expands beautifully

This is a bouquet that demands attention and in this blind tasting

The superbly rich and velvety broad-shouldered flavors possess outstanding size

without any sense of heaviness

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard

mineral and chalky

I clearly underrated the 1994 from my earliest barrel tastings

A restrained and markedly cool nose reflects notes of violet

is a relatively powerful statement from the new owners

the 2010 St

balanced and exquisitely persistent finish where a hint of bitter cherry pit surfaces

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Hershey Vineyard has unbelievable richness