Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Bel Air has a more savoury, meatier nose than its peers, perhaps with more character and terroir expression. It is very well defined, very focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, impressive weight and volume, yet maintaining fine balance with a detailed, mineral-driven finish. It is primed to give more in the future.