Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Vintage:2015 the 1997 Solaia was super-concentrated

the 1997 Solaia was super-concentrated

This isn’t quite as complex as the Grèves though that may well change with time as the track record of this wine developing well is firmly established

Deep garnet-purple in color

This is even stronger than it appeared to be from barrel last spring

Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Vintage:2015 the 1997 Solaia was super-concentrated(from a parcel of . 30 ha that was planted in 1954 though a section was replanted in 2003; vinified with 25% whole clusters). An expressive and agreeably fresh nose combines notes of red cherry, currant, earth and a whiff of humus. The palate impression is one of generosity, even opulence as the medium bodied flavors really fan out on the saline inflected finish. Once again this is not especially complex but the underlying material appears to have