Following my recent Burgundy trip, I picked up some of this Gevrey-Chambertin from the negotiant Bouchard Père & Fils based in Beaune.
2008 in Burgundy was a difficult year for wine producers. Cool and rainy weather went on from mid-May through the end of June and after a sunny start at the beginning of July, the summer was stormy with hail and cold spells with a risk of disease. Fortunately the summer ended well with dry but windy weather.
It was a pleasure to try this wine from the Northern most edge of Gevrey-Chambertin with the commune being known for its powerful Pinot Noir's. It had a strong berry aroma with powerful earthy blackberry, raspberry fleshy flavours with a hint of oak. There was a long finish with some spicey notes. At €70 a pop this wasn't an everyday drinker but it was a chance to experience a top quality Gevrey-Chambertin with its muscular power, decent complexity and strong aromas. 2008 wasn't the best vintage but the wine makers did a decent job.