Jerome Galeyrand, Cote de Nuits-Villages, Les Retraits

Seller: TEBDV 5

Cult Burgundy from a special site.

"In Comblanchien and right next to Clos de la Maréchale. Plenty of clay and deep soil. Vines planted 1925 and 1932 but having to replace some vines each year (using mass selection). 30% whole bunch. One year in barrel. Tank sample.Pretty aroma. Even with the pretty dark and peppery floral character there’s depth and length on the palate, extremely fine-grained tannins, structured, but you almost miss the framework because the tannins are so refined. Succulent and pure, benchmark burgundy finesse. Succulent at the heart even though it is shaped by those compact tannins. (JH) (Drink between 2023-2030)" Julia Harding MW, November 2019.