Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2005 Domaine Heresztyn

100% Pinot Noir grapes from 50 year old vines grown on clay and chalk. Hand-harvested. Macerated pre-fermentation at low temperature, then for a further week after fermentation on the skins. Malolactic fermentation in new and one year old barrels followed by an additional 18 months barrel maturation. Winemakers, Stanislas and Bernard Heresztyn. Healthy colour. Full, juicy fruit on the nose with some rather intriguing smudgy elements. Very satisfying with a hint of coffee, some rich strawberry fruit and a bit of chestnut flavour. All in all extremely friendly and rewarding already. And not a silly price at all. Jancis Robinson