Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Size:12x750ml Tasted several times since my

Tasted several times since my original review with consistent notes in the sense that they have become progressively more positive

95% of which is situated in Vaillons proper with the remainder in Séchet)

not too expressive at this point in time

dark berry fruit and hints of smoke and iron that continue onto the somewhat animale flavors that offer both richness and sweetness on the concentrated

the first showing just a little oxidation

Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Size:12x750ml Tasted several times since my(from a parcel of . 30 ha that was planted in 1954 though a section was replanted in 2003; vinified with 25% whole clusters). An expressive and agreeably fresh nose combines notes of red cherry, currant, earth and a whiff of humus. The palate impression is one of generosity, even opulence as the medium bodied flavors really fan out on the saline inflected finish. Once again this is not especially complex but the underlying material appears to have