2017 Charles Van Canneyt Gevrey Chambertin

Charles Van Canneyt is the current winemaker at the iconic Domaine Hudelot-Noellat in Vougeot, but he also produces wine under his own label. Using his extensive contacts with the finest growers in Burgundy, Charles sources grapes from some of the top plots in the area, and makes the wines at a separate facility in Beaune. Charles is aiming for a similar purity and terroir focus as those wines of Hudelot-Noellat, and as such has minimal use of new oak each year.

Matured in French oak for 12 months, 20% of which was new. Very deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Aromas of violets, red and dark cherries and strawberries are complexed by light scorched earth, dusty cedar and spice. Light to medium bodied with a meaty feel, the palate sports dark cherry and strawberry fruits over a back drop of earth, dried meats and spicy cedar. Grainy, slightly firm tannins provide the framework. Long savoury red fruited aftertaste tinged with hints of earth.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.7%

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin is laced with the essence of rose petal, mint, purplish fruit and lavender. Weightless on the palate and beautifully perfumed, the 2017 offers terrific delineation and energy throughout, with a discreet touch of oak that frames the finish. The 2017 is an especially refined village wine with much to recommend it. This is really quite lovely.
88-90 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous (July 2019)