atypically long for a 1997

spice and smoked tea aromas

The 2007 Vinedo Chadwick has a lot of vanilla-y new oak on the nose although there is plenty of voluptuous black fruit to support it

resulting in extra concentration and richness

The palate is very firm

Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Vintage:2014 atypically long for a 1997(from a parcel of . 30 ha that was planted in 1954 though a section was replanted in 2003; vinified with 25% whole clusters). An expressive and agreeably fresh nose combines notes of red cherry, currant, earth and a whiff of humus. The palate impression is one of generosity, even opulence as the medium bodied flavors really fan out on the saline inflected finish. Once again this is not especially complex but the underlying material appears to have