Joseph Drouhin Gevrey Chambertin 2019

Look for aromas of black cherry, blackberry, subtle wood and licorice followed by more of the same in the mouth along with gentle spice, nutmeg and leather. The tannins are fresh and silky at first, becoming more velvety as the wine opens up. This is a classic Gevrey.

A serious wine for this appellation with excellent red and black fruit that is beautifully underlined by the full, healthy tannins on the medium-to full-bodied palate. Very satisfying, long finish with quite some complexity. Drink or hold.

The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Village contains Premier Cru fruit and is quite deep in color. It has a ripe, focused bouquet of dark plum and black currant aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine bead of acidity, mainly red fruit and a refreshing, spicy finish, quite saline on the aftertaste.

Captivating aromas and flavors of pure cherry, mineral, tobacco and spice mark this supple red. Beautifully balanced, this remains long on the finish, driven by succulent acidity. Best from 2020 through 2033.—B.S.

Drouhin's 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Village bursts with aromas of cherries, cassis, sweet soil tones, grilled meats and orange rind. Medium to full-bodied, lively and layered, it's concentrated but elegant, with refined, powdery tannins and a sapid finish. 89-91

A less spicy and more sauvage-inflected nose reflects additional notes of red and black cherry, plum, rose petal and plenty of earth characters. The attractively textured, intense and solidly powerful medium weight flavors exude a subtle minerality on the ever-so-mildly rustic and austere finale. This too is a fine villages and in particular it has unusually good persistence.