Henri Magnien, Gevrey Chambertin Lavaut St Jacques Vintage:2018 The black and red fruits

The black and red fruits are ripe

It unfolds in the glass

but it also has the pedigree and beautiful inner structure for long cellar aging

On the plus side there is outstanding concentration to the bigger and richer broad-shouldered flavors that coat the palate with dry extract while flashing excellent length on the focused

candied licorice and black cardamom

Henri Magnien, Gevrey Chambertin Lavaut St Jacques Vintage:2018 The black and red fruits(from a . 26 ha holding). A cool and decidedly floral inflected nose speaks of a spicy blend of both red and dark currant along with plenty of sauvage hints. There is again very good intensity to the bigger bodied and more muscular medium weight plus flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract on the moderately austere, beautifully long, serious and built to age finish. At least some forbearance required.