44. Maison François Martenot, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1996

c. 100 FRF; 13%

For a regular AOC Gevrey-Chambertin selected at midnight in a cash ‘n’ carry in Calais, the result was unexpected and pleasant. Deep Burgundy with red fruit flavour with a slightly chocolatey oak aroma. Smooth and generally very nice.