Frederic Esmonin, Gevrey Chambertin Lavaut St Jacques Size:6x750ml The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill is a big-time winner

but the sensation is of higher ripeness

This is certainly impressive but the Griotte has that something extra in 2015

I would not mark it down as a top tier Petrus

Frederic Esmonin, Gevrey Chambertin Lavaut St Jacques Size:6x750ml The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon VolcanicA deft application of oak sets off the elegant and airy red pinot fruit that is really quite pure and this purity of expression also characterizes the detailed, precise and intensely mineral driven middle weight flavors, all wrapped in a balanced and palate staining finish. A wine of Zen like harmony. 91 2017+