The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny ler Cru has red and black fruit on the nose, with hints of dried violet petals and sous-bois percolating through with time in the glass. The palate is quite closed at the moment, but the energy and balance are clear to see. The rather grippy finish suggests it will age well in bottle. It's very promising, but patience is needed.

The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny suffered from the drought and its ongoing issues with leaf roll virus, so yields are low, and the resulting wine is quite structured and serious, offering up aromas of sweet cherries, plums and smoke, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and dense palate.