A deep nose overlayed with interesting high tones, hinting at a creamier base. The palate is race-horse lean, with fine texture and good length too. An interesting and quite racy wine.
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2004 Gambal Alex Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroie
2004 Gambal Alex Corton-Charlemagne
2004 Gambal Alex Savigny-lès-Beaune Vieilles Vignes
2004 Gambal Alex Volnay Santenots
Gambal’s second year with this wine, but due to the extra 2004 triage only 4 barrels instead of the usual 6. Another lovely high-toned nose, floral with a hint of steel – lots of interest. A little more structure than the Savigny, good tannins and concentration to match – the flavour really clings to your tongue – very impressive.
2004 Gambal Alex Clos de Vougeot
This year 4 barrels from two suppliers. Medium colour. The nose is very tight so giving little away, though a touch of cedar is apparent, eventually a little high-toned cherry evolves. Good, well textured tannins coupled to good concentration. Another 2004 Clos de Vougeot with classic austerity. Needs plenty of time.
1998 Gambal Alex Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots
A wine that followed the ’96 Drouhin Musigny and despite that, a very good showing. The colour is medium red, halfway between between cherry and ruby. The nose eventually becomes a lovely blend of sweet red and black fruit following ~40 minutes of so-so performance. Nicely concentrated and complex fruit of interesting and mouthwatering expression. The acidity is good and the tannins are a little grainy – but none of the astringency of some ’98’s. The finish is mouthwatering and quite long too. Very nice wine without a doubt.
2002 Gambal Alex St.Aubin Murgers des Dents de Chien
Only an impression really as I lost my note. From magnum, more sediment than there should have been – perhaps from fining(?) Great nose and a plate of real depth – magnum or not this was polished of by four of us very quickly – I must see if there is some more of this wine – before they run out – it’s worth it!