Sourced from a variety of vineyards (Petite Chapelle, Cherbaudes, Bel-Air, and Champonnet), the saturated black-colored 2001 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru displays earthy black fruit aromas. A highly expressive wine of impressive purity, it is crammed with an assortment of black fruits, including cassis, black raspberries, and blackberries. Rustic, with woody tannin, this is an assertive, medium to full-bodied, dense wine for those who enjoy a hard edge on their Burgundies. Projected maturity: 2006-2012. Importer: Martine’s Wines, San Raphael, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400