Domaines Henri MAGNIEN (Gevrey-Chambertin), SÉRAFIN (Gevrey-Chambertin), and TORTOCHOT (Gevrey-Chambertin) -- 2018 Tasted from Barrel Samples

Successful wines from three estates that I do not often see.

Henri MAGNIEN

2018 Gevrey-Chambertin    1er Cru   Les Cazetiers

Dense, dark fruits, smooth texture, round, good expression of Cazetiers. (92-93)

2018 Ruchottes-Chambertin

Finesse, layered texture, dark fruits, but not much energy. (91-93)

SÉRAFIN

2018 Gevrey-Chambertin    1er Cru   Cazetiers
Dark fruits, roundness, medium-weight. Depth. Moderate acidity. (91-93)

2018 Gevrey-Chambertin   1er Cru   Champeaux

Medium-light in weight, lots of dark fruit, still quite primary; slight minerality, some freshness. (92-93)

TORTOCHOT

2018 Gevrey-Chambertin    1er Cru   Champeaux

Dark berry fruit, good purity, medium-weight, moderate acidity. (91-93)

2018 Charmes-Chambertin

Some spice and minerality in the nose. Dark fruits in the mouth, medium-weight, creamy texture, minerality, purity. (92-94)