Jean Gautreau Vintage:2005 capping it at 2030

capping it at 2030

This is an excellent Gevrey villages and worth your interest

a singular effort in the lineup that stands out for its rich blueberry and mulberry fruit as well as ample spring flowers

This is certainly quite ripe but there is good tension and this should amply repay extended cellaring

The supple

Jean Gautreau Vintage:2005 capping it at 2030The 1996 Cuve Jean Gautreau is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc picked between September 23 and October 8. It has an attractive blackberry and iris bouquet, flecks of truffle and smoke emerging with aeration, and displays more charm than the 1995. The plush but not overbearing palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, a neat line of acidity and a subtle touch of spice on the finish. Tasted at the vertical tasting at