Roche Bellene, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2016 it still shows the suppleness

it still shows the suppleness of the vintage

This youthfully imploded Chardonnay will need a few more years in bottle to approach its peak and should also age very well

finishing with epic length and depth

The palate has a rich entry

This is another memorable Solaia with no signs of fading

Roche Bellene, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2016 it still shows the supplenessThis is also quite firmly reduced and impossible to read today. Otherwise there much more mineral driven middle weight flavors that are notably more precise if, somewhat surprisingly, less concentrated, all wrapped in a slightly warm, dry and menthol inflected finish. This stands a better chance of coming together though I doubt that it will ever be a wine of distinction. (87 90) 2024+