Domaine Dominique Gallois, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009

 Les Petits Cazetiers is adjacent to Les Cazetiers, its famous neighbor that many producers believe is the village’s best premier cru vineyard.  But there’s nothing small about this wine.  It’s quintessential Burgundy delivering flavor without heaviness.  Leathery and earthy notes peek out from a rich, but not overbearing, assortment of red and black fruit flavors.  Paradoxically it’s almost delicate despite the waves of flavors.   Long and fresh, it’s a beautifully structured and balanced red Burgundy that’s irresistibly charming now.