2009 Chambertin
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Quite pale. Very rich and well contained. He is so lucky to get this much grand cru fruit! The merest hint of cocoa powder but basically this is a very attractive, if fairly lightweight, Chambertin. I suspect it is not good value. It’s not that long. (JR)
Good dark red. Wilder on the nose than the Clos de Bèze, with a slight smoky, gamey reduction to the sexy aromas of black raspberry, mocha and earth. Densely packed, juicy and powerful, even imploded, conveying terrific inner-mouth energy and a somewhat sauvage character today. Showing less floral lift and more animal funkiness than the Clos de Bèze, but this penetrating, soil-driven wine is quite closed today.
About the producer
Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most talented and connected winemakers. He created Maison Roche de Bellene, the négoce arm of Domaine de Bellene, in 2008, using his extensive network in the region to source top-quality fruit for an "haute couture" négociant operation.