Henri Magnien, Gevrey Chambertin Lavaut St Jacques Vintage:2018 aggressive tannins make themselves felt

aggressive tannins make themselves felt on the attenuated finish

this was even better

Great balance here and this should age beautifully

(40+ year old vines)

12 ha parcel of 75+ year old vines)

Henri Magnien, Gevrey Chambertin Lavaut St Jacques Vintage:2018 aggressive tannins make themselves felt(from a . 26 ha holding). A cool and decidedly floral inflected nose speaks of a spicy blend of both red and dark currant along with plenty of sauvage hints. There is again very good intensity to the bigger bodied and more muscular medium weight plus flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract on the moderately austere, beautifully long, serious and built to age finish. At least some forbearance required.