Marchand & Tawse / Pascal Marchand Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers

Colour is showing some age but still moderately dark and bright; just a touch of brick on the rim. Drank over three days and second day was the most enjoyable. Forward nose with red fruit and earthy notes. Still very focused on the palette with mineral notes and good acidity. Just heading into prime time but still many years to go.

Bright dark red; moderately forward with dark red fruit and wood overtones. Very focused on the palette with mineral notes. Drinks well now but will get better in 3 to 5 years.

Taste like Chinese dried plum, salty and acidic, savory. A slight heat/spiciness in the end, rich flavor.

nice dried cherry, cloves. balanced. a little tight now but approachable. good fruit. needs time.

Darker than previous Marchand wines tasted this evening. Cranberry / cherry / red currants(?) on nose & palate. Full bodied with tannins noticeable on medium+ finish. 50% new oak per winemaker. Needs time but drinking okay now. Did not rate.

Burghound in Asia Grand Tasting (St. Regis Hotel, Singapore) : The last of a trio of Pascal Marchand Gevreys. Like its Grand Cru big brothers, this had some quality to it, but given that it was a step down from the first two wines, the overtly sweet, ripe style stood out more jarringly. The nose had an almost candied aspect to its sweet cherry scents along with a floral top-note. As would be expected after that, the palate was rich, …