Jacques Prieur, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Size:6x750ml The wine's freshness is still

The wine's freshness is still apparent so that the balance with maturity is just right

In a decidedly energetic style

The 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Blanc offers lovely depth and textural resonance

Once again firm reduction relegates the underlying fruit to the background

Jacques Prieur, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Size:6x750ml The wine's freshness is still(from young Chambertin vines planted in 1995). Once again, the nose is very ripe with its combination of wood, menthol, mocha and liqueur like aromas of plum and black cherry. There is reasonably good verve to the delicious middle weight flavors that terminate in a warm, grippy and slightly drying finish. This awkward effort is tough to read though I am concerned about the balance over the longer term.