Maison Chanzy – Gravières 2018 – Santenay Premier Cru

The nose is fruity and offers a good definition. It reveals notes of pulpy raspberry and fresh/bright blueberry and small notes of pulpy/fleshy cherries associated with touch of violet, cuben pepper, licorice, a discreet hint of pepper and bergamot. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, an acidulous frame, pulpiness, gourmandize, a racy minerality, fleshiness, a certain richness of the fruit (but well balanced and in freshness). The wine expresses notes of pulpy/fresh blackberry, raspberry and small notes of cacao associated with touch of fleshy/pulpy cherries as well as a hint of toasted/grilled almond, a hint of cardamon and bergamot. Tannins are precise, well developed. Good Length.