WTN: Locutus of Gibourg

[David M. Bueker]

• 2007 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru (1/21/2024)
  From young vines Ruchottes Chambertin, this is anything but a 1er Cru. The aromatics are bright and complex, the palate velvety, and the finish as long as the diva’s death scene in an Italian opera. The earthy/forest floor, developed Burgundy note is just starting to develop, but that touch of funk is just enough to add color to the fruit, and add intellectual interest beyond the palate pleasure. Overall this is a beautiful wine, and I wish I had bought more when I had the chance. It’s also a good gauge to know that it’s still a few years too soon to broach the “true” Grand Cru bottlings.

Sounds like resisting this wine would be futile.

-Paul W.

[David M. Bueker]

It has been assimilated.