2022 Gerard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France Sequoia Grove Vineyards There’s a brightness to it

There’s a brightness to it that pairs well with lighter fare

accompanied by floral notes and hints of citrus zest

Needs five to seven years to soften

About one-fifth is from South Australia

Surprising concentration of ripe pear and peach fruit with lemony acidity

2022 Gerard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France Sequoia Grove Vineyards There’s a brightness to itThe wines of Grard Raphet are a Burgundy lovers Burgundy. While the wines color in the glass is a delicate ruby, aromas and flavors surprise with their forceful intensity. This contrast often catches the uninitiated off guard, yet it is part of the attraction and seduction of these limited and highly sought after wines.