All three Châteauneuf cuvées from Christophe Sabon are exemplary

smoky finish

(from a parcel measuring

There is a very slight metallic element underneath the black fruit

and very focused and harmonious on the finish

Trapet Pere et Fils, Gevrey Chambertin other_regions All three Châteauneuf cuvées from(from Les Cercueils, Jouise, Clos Prieur Bas and Les Crais). A discreet touch of wood frames spicy and ripe yet reasonably cool aromas of dark raspberry, plum and an array of floral nuances and in particular violet. The rich and supple flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that also does a good job of buffering the moderately firm tannic spine shaping the complex, firm and sneaky long finish. This youthfully austere effort is very good and a