Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Grand Cru, 2021
From two parcels situated on the Clos de Beze side of Chambertin. Polished refined and powerful. Surprisingly expressive at this early stage, this has real charm allied to serious intensity. Huge gravitas and dimension, explosive but so controlled with it. Wonderful long haunting length. A brilliant Chambertin.
critic reviews
The 2021 Chambertin Grand Cru is aged in used barrels and then 30% in Wineglobes. This has a little reduction on the nose; touches of white pepper and sous-bois unfurl nicely with each swirl of the glass, though I discern more energy on the Mazoyères at the moment. The palate is very harmonious with sappy red fruit, white pepper and light blood orange notes. Vibrant and energetic, this has a very poised but quite penetrating finish. Excellent, but it needs 3-5 years in bottle.