Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Fontenys 2005 Shiraz Deep dark color

Deep dark color

tanned leather

This is a stunningly great effort but note well that if you're lucky enough to find a bottle or two that the wine is absolutely going to require prolonged cellaring

78ha parcel runs up the slope from the top to the bottom of the Grand Cru and was planted in two stages in 1937 and 1946

blackberry

Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Fontenys 2005 Shiraz Deep dark color95 points Wine Advocate The Rotys 2005 Gevrey Chambertin Les Fontenys really shows the class of its origins, high up on Gevreys south side against Ruchottes Chambertin. A nose of black fruits and underbrush leads to an intense, clear, bright, and silken textured palate full of beef marrow, black cherry, plum, blueberry and brown spices. A firm chalky, stony character underlies this wines long finish of deep fruit and dark forest floor. For all of its