Gevrey-Chambertin "Clos Prieur" 2013, Frederic Esmonin

This could well be the first bottle I have tasted from this domaine which is based in Gevrey. It appears to be one of those Grade B domaines, which often appear in wine merchants but rarely make it into the major Burgundy books. Admittedly this could be an act of infanticide but its worth tasting the new vintage early and of course this is very early to be buying 2013 in the US in October. The wine announces itself with a good red/plum purple colour; nose is fairly open on red cherry, licorice, rose hip. Interesting yet lacking in potency. Hints of briar and rhubarb once it evolves. Taut and tangy on the palate, its lively but tastes a tad astringent like drinking liquidized bramble leaves. Will it fill out in 3 years time? "Peut etre" as Francois Bertheau would say, with a wink of his eye. At present though I will err on the side of not being impressed. Scores 19/30 for a Gevrey A/C.