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• Paul S wrote: 95 points

  April 17, 2015 - 2001 Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru Dinner (Kheam Hock Road): Wow. As good as the wines in the previous flights were, there was an immediate step-up in class once we reached the Rousseau Chambertin and Beze pair. What a wonderful nose this had, with dried earth and spice, deep draws of red cherries and flowers, and then a hint of fresh herb and a bit of menthol. An entrancing bouquet, but it was really on the palate where the wine took-off. This was just wonderful, sinewy and graceful at the same time as a great Chambertin should be, it married juicy acidity and a strong structure of fine tannins strong to beautifully pure flavours of red cherries and berries, orange peel and a little bit of earth, all perfectly packed into a beautifully integrated whole. The finish was long and graceful, filling the mouth in a seemingly neverending flow of Gevrey goodness. This was a tremendous wine – deep and powerful, yet effortlessly elegant, showing a wonderful clarity throughout. It is almost there I think, just needing that little bit of time to gain some complexity and to push it into greatness. I would love to drink this again in say 3-4 years. 95+

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