Pierre Amiot, Gevrey Chambertin Combottes

(from a .62 ha parcel). Discreet, though by no means invisible, oak sits atop the perfumed aromas of spiced essence of plum, various floral elements and a mix of both red and dark berry fruit. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy and delineation to the medium weight flavors that are relatively fine though they don’t lack for punch on the pit fruit-inflected finish that is once again firm, grippy and a bit short today. This will probably harmonize but it would be fair to observe that it’s not at its usual level.