Hubert Lignier, Gevrey Chambertin Combottes other_regions_australia From a blend 98% Merlot

From a blend 98% Merlot and the remainder made from Malbec

this is both ripe and brooding with slightly riper aromas of roasted plum

various citrus and oyster shell wisps

Tasted at the domaine in March 2022

That hit of chili flake that we saw in the Bolgheri Rosso appears again here

Hubert Lignier, Gevrey Chambertin Combottes other_regions_australia From a blend 98% Merlot(from a . 14 ha parcel of 45+ year old vines). A more elegant expression of cool, fresh and airy aromas consists of various red berries, spice and pretty floral nuances. The sense of refinement continues onto the lilting and detailed medium weight flavors that terminate in a mildly drying finish that I suspect is more due to the abundant gas than under ripe tannins; note that my range offers the benefit of the doubt. (90 92) 2023+