Harmand-Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St.-Jacques 2019

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Producer	Harmand-Geoffroy
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Gevrey-Chambertin
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2019
Sku	30046
Size	750ml

 

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The wines at H-G have long represented archetypes of rock-solid, dependably classic Gevrey, where the family have been making wine for more than a century. Philippe Harmand has now fully taken over from his father at the property, and his past few vintages have been revelatory. Changes have been deliberate, though modest during the generational shift. Here Philippe has maintained a similar program in the vines while continuing to fine tune a more gentle process in the cellar. In his view, Gevrey possesses a natural power, so his job is much more focused on finding pure fruit expression and finesse than pushing the wines to a more obvious display of strength.

A slightly spicier and more layered nose consists of a pretty mix of both red and dark currant, pungent earth and evident game nuances. There is very good power to the bigger and more muscular yet supple flavors that culminate in a saline-inflected finish that tightens up considerably as it sits on the palate. This youthfully austere effort will also need 5 to 7 years before it will be reasonably approachable as it's quite tightly wound today. Purple Heart Highly Recommended