The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1Er Cru Cazetiers was picked on September 21 and completely destemmed. It has good intensity on the nose, a mixture of red and black fruit, just a touch of reduction to contend with but nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin on the entry. There is good substance here, although I would have liked a little more finesse to come through on the finish.

Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Gevrey Chambertin 1Er Cru Cazetiers has a refined and quite floral bouquet, nicely integrated here, pure with fine mineralité. The palate is fresh and vibrant, light on its feet -- what you might call a nimble Gevrey! There is an engaging poise and tension here with copious red cherry and strawberry fruit on the finish that is certainly on the oaky side. That said, this is an absolute delight, though I did notice that it lost a little substance in the glass. Tasted September 2016.