Gervey Chambertin les crais 2022

TASTING NOTE:Certified organic.Gorgeous redcurrant and raspberry fruit with excellent chalky complexity. Complete, lengthy, fleshy, classic with beautifully formed fruit. (RH)

This plot, in the upper part of Les Crais, on very stony soil, was the first vineyard outside home territory to be purchased, in 1991. It was replanted after the winter frost of 2009/10. Mid crimson. The nose reminds me of early Au Bon Climat pinots, quite perfumed if a little vegetal with some tomato notes, showing the youth of the vines. A little youthful bitterness at the back. There is some length of flavour, so this may yet surprise on the up-side, and I am sure the vineyard will deliver more as the vines age. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted: February 2024.