Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Fontenys 2005 Shiraz This is a stunningly great

This is a stunningly great effort but note well that if you're lucky enough to find a bottle or two that the wine is absolutely going to require prolonged cellaring

Typically a traditional red blend dominated by Tempranillo

tanned leather

Camaspelo is dominant in Cabernet Sauvignon

superb texture

Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Fontenys 2005 Shiraz This is a stunningly great95 points Wine Advocate The Rotys 2005 Gevrey Chambertin Les Fontenys really shows the class of its origins, high up on Gevreys south side against Ruchottes Chambertin. A nose of black fruits and underbrush leads to an intense, clear, bright, and silken textured palate full of beef marrow, black cherry, plum, blueberry and brown spices. A firm chalky, stony character underlies this wines long finish of deep fruit and dark forest floor. For all of its