A bin-end from Planet of the Grapes, and the first Chambertin Grand Cru I’ve had. I suspect that this is from a less well known (renowned, I should say) producer, as overall I was disappointed. Possibly too young, but overall not well-enough integrated or complex aromas & flavours. Not bad, I should say, but not £30 worth, sadly. Light, limpid garnet core, medium garnet-brick rim. Compared two types of Riedel glass on this. On the more tapered glass, better: more concentrated and focused nose – smoky, flinty nose, some wild strawberry (elusive) red fruit notes, some “sous bois” and toasty notes. Caramel develops. Mellow sweetness, then definite black cherry, tobacco / cigar, and, above all, chocolate. Smoky, 70% cocoa solids chocolate on the palate. Better integrated than the nose, but with some emergent tannins on the finish. On standing, more chocolate, tannin integration and length.
339. Domaine des Chezeaux, Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru, 1997
339. Domaine des Chezeaux, Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru, 1997
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