1996 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers, Dominique Laurent
Appearance: faded purple-red colour with orange rim.
Nose: very pleasant secondary nose (i.e. with mushroomy and other savoury characteristics), good oak, lingering Pinot fruit though as well.
Palate: savoury flavours and lingering red fruits, excellent acidity and superb structure (integrated mellowed silky tannins here). Great length.
Conclusion: A gorgeous wine. Some 1996 Red Burgundies are closed up at present, but this was showing very attractive development. Brilliant.
Rating: 18.5/20
