2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1. Cru Les Goulots Vieilles Vignes Domaine Fourrier

Planted at 350 metres, next to the Combe aux Moines, at the cooler northern end of Gevrey, this is one of the highest vineyards in the village. The resulting wine is a bright, breezy, sappy, refined Pinot with refreshing acidity, fine- boned tannins and succulent redcurrant and raspberry fruit. 2022-30 .

An attractively fresh nose features cool and relatively high-toned red cherry, pomegranate and hints of the sauvage and humus. The mouth feel of the precise, intense and much more mineral-driven medium weight flavors is notably finer though they don't possess the same richness or seductive texture, all wrapped in a saline and impressively persistent finish where a hint of bitter cherry emerges.

The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots has a delightful bouquet with dark berry fruit, hints of spice and wilted rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, quite structured and with fine salinity towards the finish. There is good energy and fine grip towards the finish. It feels just a little rough-hewn at the moment, but those edges will smooth down with time.

Good medium red. Musky aromas of tart cherry stomp and raspberry; less floral and more earthy than the Cherbaudes. Densely packed and aromatic, with sweet raspberry fruit accented by white pepper and a touch of orange zest. Finishes with firm but suave tannins and excellent energy and lift. This wine is a prime example of how the cooler spots frequently outperformed in 2015.