warm weather during September resulted in optimal conditions for fruit ripening

snappy tannins frame flavors of crushed black cherry

This Zinfandel blend (with 23% Petite Sirah and 6% Carignan) has an intense purple juiciness

complex and more obviously austere finale

Bold and punchy

Marc Roy, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur other_regions warm weather during September resultedAn earthier and more sauvage inflected nose reflects notes of various dark berries, plus, earth and a whiff of humus. Here the medium bodied flavors are denser if a bit less refined while exhibiting better minerality on the complex, long and moderately firmer finale. As it usually is, this is excellent and worth your interest.