Domaine de la Vougeraie Gevrey-Chambertin, Bourgogne, 2014
A sturdy standard for northern Cote d’Or, this wine is composed of several plots of vineyards located close in around the village of Gevrey. Solid, tightly knit, with sweet cherry and the light tartness of redcurrants, the wine remains quiet and somewhat closed at first, then begins to show some spice. The finish is persistent, lightly spiced and tannic, indicating some years to go. It is very much in the Vougeraie style: dependable, consistent, charming, but not in the least overdone.