2009 Pierre de Crillon Gevrey Chambertin 1er Fonteny

Due to arrive in two weeks, this excellent premier cru red Burgundy best buy with age was released ex-cellar directly from Pierre de Crillon in pristine condition. A friend of ours in France recommended these wines, saying they were great textbook Burgundies at excellent prices, and ever since, they have been on our radar as some of the best ex-cellar buys in Burgundy. Pierre de Crillon is a discreet producer with holdings in a few of Gevrey's best terroirs, and the Fontenys is a fine example of this vineyard, and at half the price of Roty's version, it's an incredible buy.

The 2009 Fonteny is a favorite Gevrey premier cru sourced from a compact ~3.7 ha slope just below the grand crus near Ruchottes, on stony limestone that gives lifted red fruit, floral spice, and excellent minerality. The 2009 is a riper and more plush vintage, offering fleshy raspberry, sweet spice, and silkier texture while retaining site definition thanks to classic winemaking here. It's a smart buy for premier cru Gevrey, and having rested undisturbed in the domaine's cellars until now, makes it all the better. This is a rare chance to experience mature and perfectly aged Burgundy from one of the region's finest appellations at fantastic pricing, so grab some before they are gone!