(91-94 points) A fine full and vibrant purple. Richer dark strawberry notes maybe raspberry too, adorned by a light powdering of pepper. The fruit shows more the strawberry character on the palate, a few light tannins at the back, and proper persistence. Drink from 2028-2034.

The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Fontenys is also especially suave, unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, raspberries, licorice and orange zest, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that's supple, elegantly layered and giving, with lively acids and a melting finish. - William Kelley

The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Fontenys 1er Cru has a stoic bouquet at first, although it needs a few swirls of the glass to reveal attractive black cherry, raspberry and rose petal scents. It's soon found its voice and feels open and expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, fine grip and mineralité, gaining depth towards the sorbet-fresh finish with traces of fresh fig and brown spices. A lot is happening here, and it should develop with style in bottle. -- Neal Martin