Chambertin, Grand Cru, 2022
“This, this is quite concentrated” Christophe smiled, and so it is, with handsome Chambertin flavours that offer up as much fruit as they do salt and pipe wood and aromatic apple wood stores. The tannins are pronounced but so sleek they grip the palate like a Ferrari grips the road, a display of persistence and intent that purrs with power, yet also appears swathed in cashmere and leather goods. Sophisticated intent here – very deep and layered. And long!
critic reviews
The 2022 Chambertin Grand Cru has a strong marine element on the nose: sea spray and oyster shell commingle with predominantly red fruit. There is tangible mineralité here, though maybe not as nuanced as the Mazoyères at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins. There’s lovely salinity here; the finish is almost pixelated and extremely long. A precision-tooled Chambertin that will give 20 to 30 years of drinking pleasure.