2021 Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air
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The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Bel Air 1er Cru has a light nose with clearly some whole cluster at play, "cool" red fruit aromatics and traces of wilted rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with light but pliant tannins. There is a gentle, very discreet build in the mouth, providing satisfying substance on the finish, married with a keen line of acidity and spiciness. It is a deftly crafted Gevrey that should give at least a decade of drinking pleasure. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
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The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Bel Air 1er Cru has an airy, floral nose, with fine delineation, maybe not quite as precise as the Morey La Riotte by direct comparison. The palate is sweet and quite candied on the opening, sappy with redcurrant and raspberry fruit, an underlying sour cherry note lending tension on the finish. Modest length. Well crafted.
A cool and very restrained nose features essence of red pinot fruit, raspberry and subtle sauvage hints. There is notably good body and mid-palate concentration to the attractively mineral-infused flavors that possess firm tannins and very fine length on the moderately austere finale. This is also very pretty though it could use better depth, so some patience recommended.