Jacky Truchot Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Combottes 2002

Jacky Truchot Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Combottes 2002

Like the Poisets this is notably rich with its relatively large-scaled flavors that also enjoy good density thanks to the abundant dry extract that also coats the palate and pushes the firmer supporting tannins to the background

weight and intensity to the velvety

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There is a marked difference in scale as there is better density to the muscular and intense flavors that brim with evident minerality on the firm

earth and plenty of spice nuances leads to big

The mouthfeel of the imposingly constituted and admirably concentrated flavors is one of contrasts as the mid-palate is quite supple yet the powerful

Deep garnet-purple colored

Aromatically this is compositionally similar to the regular cuvée except that the fruit is slightly denser and there is notably better complexity

A discreet but not invisible touch of wood sets off a more deeply pitched and intensely floral nose that in particular displays notes of violet and lavender along with plum

this is very much built-to-age yet the copious dry extract will permit this to be enjoyed on the younger side

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