Jacques Prieur, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Size:6x750ml Once again firm reduction relegates

Once again firm reduction relegates the underlying fruit to the background

quince and white currants

white flowers and pastry cream

The wine is closed for now

The 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Blanc offers lovely depth and textural resonance

Jacques Prieur, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Size:6x750ml Once again firm reduction relegates(from young Chambertin vines planted in 1995). Once again, the nose is very ripe with its combination of wood, menthol, mocha and liqueur like aromas of plum and black cherry. There is reasonably good verve to the delicious middle weight flavors that terminate in a warm, grippy and slightly drying finish. This awkward effort is tough to read though I am concerned about the balance over the longer term.