2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Domaine Sylvie Esmonin Burgundy

The malolactic was half way through. 58% whole bunch, 50% new wood, including this sample from a new barrel. Jet black with purple rim, some apple notes from the malolactic and some barrel toast. Powerful stuff. Lively acidity though, coffee notes, more dark fruit but not at all heavy. Some tannins. Very good length here.

Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy (January 2022)