Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey Chambertin Champs other_regions The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran

The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is breathtaking

It soars from the glass with aromas of pear

A discreet application of wood frames the expressive and super-fresh aromas of red berries

verging on sour lemon mixed with lime and peach towards the finish

I was mildly surprised to find a bit of reduction in the bottled version though not enough to completely hide the otherwise ripe

Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey Chambertin Champs other_regions The 2013 Chianti Classico GranModerate reduction masks everything except the pungent earth characters. There is outstanding richness to the full bodied flavors that are shaped by ripe tannins on the youthfully austere finish where a touch of wood surfaces. This is also quite a good villages and worth considering. (89 91) 2022+