"Our Craipillot parcel, planted in 1943 and 1953, covers an area of 0.26 hectare. The Gevrey-Chambertin Premiers Crus are matured in 40% new oak barrels and barrels previously used for one wine made from wood from the Allier and Nivernais regions. We favour light to medium-plus toasts as this ensures the perfect harmony between the wine and wood tannins. The visual aspect is a beautiful intense garnet colour, with black fruit and light woody vanilla on the nose. On the palate there is the pureness of blackcurrant fruit with some hints of liquorice, resulting in a velvety and harmonious wine that has race. Serving temperature: 16° to 18°C Matching food: Miso beef, veined ham & époisses." Drouhin-Laroze
"The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Crapiots 1er Cru just misses the precision of the En Champs, coming across a little broody with a subtle briny influence. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and quite succulent/fleshy in texture. White pepper and a touch of bay leaf appear toward the finish. Maybe a little rough-hewn compared to their more propitious premier crus, but it should drink well for 12–15 years." Vinous 91p
