Pierre Naigeon – Creux Brouillard 2017, Vieilles Vignes – Gevrey-Chambertin

The nose is fruity, elegant, fine and offers richness, a very beautiful grain, complexity as well as a fine racy minerality (in the background). It reveals notes of wild raspberry, fresh wild blackberry and small notes of cherry associated with touches of tonka bean, violet and nutmeg/spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, suave, elegant, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, tension, energy, an acidulous frame, a fine richness (full of elegance), a beautiful finesse, energy, a beautiful definition as well as a small aerial side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, cornflower and small notes of wild raspberry associated with touches of chocolate, toasted as well as very discreet hints of flowers and caramelization. Tannins are fine, well-built and elegant. The finish is very slightly tight.