Rossignol Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Combottes other_regions_italy A more elegant nose speaks

A more elegant nose speaks of mostly white flower scents that are nuanced by ripe and vaguely exotic hints of apricot

which is not surprising given the fact that the Chave family has more experience than just about anybody in the winemaking world (the domaine was founded in 1481 - nearly a decade before Christopher Columbus discovered America

chocolate-covered cherries and a waft of cinnamon stick

Mixes depth and energy with a deft hand

Rossignol Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Combottes other_regions_italy A more elegant nose speaksA more intensely floral suffused nose reflects an interesting note of pepper on the pretty red currant, plum, earth and pomegranate aromas. Once again there is a caressing quality to the finer if less seductive flavors that display more evident grip on the attractively persistent finish.