From the Premier Cru vineyard Carageots, sitting just beneath the grander slopes of Gevrey-Chambertin, this 2000 bottling has had more than two decades to stretch out, soften its edges, and find its voice. And what a voice it is—low, steady, quietly compelling. The fruit has moved from bright to deep, settling into notes of dried cherry, black tea, forest floor, and a gentle whisper of spice. There’s that unmistakable Burgundian savoriness here—earth, iron, and something faintly smoky—woven together with a velvety texture that only patience can deliver. Everything feels resolved, but not tired. Calm, not faded. This is a wine for slower evenings. For meals that linger. For conversations that drift and circle back. It doesn’t rush to impress, and it doesn’t need to. Each sip feels like a small discovery, a reminder that some bottles aren’t about impact—they’re about presence. Pour it, give it a little air, and let it tell you where it’s been.
