2014 Chambertin

Full red-ruby. Alluring scents of blackberry, blueberry, mocha and underbrush. Dense, sappy and smooth, with its dark berry, game and soil flavors enlivened by spices, crushed rock and a floral element. A bit more salty and clenched on the back end, but the firm, chewy tannins really perk up the taste buds. Offers outstanding long-term potential.

Bright, dark red. Explosive on the nose in spite of some noble reduction, offering lovely floral lift to aromas of black raspberry, red licorice and musky, smoky game. Plush, seamless and very concentrated but utterly light on its feet; in a distinctly airy style, showing as much red fruit character as black. This outstanding, fully ripe, saline wine really stands out as different in this line-up. Finishes extremely long, with chewy, ripe tannins.

The 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru, around three barrels this year, is matured in 100% new oak and includes around 30% to 40% whole bunch fruit. It has a very energetic bouquet with intense, compelling undergrowth/sous-bois aromas, with hints of tree bark tincturing the blackberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and the fruit here soaks up that new wood easily, allowing the wine to maintain fine delineation and poise. Harmonious right to the finish; this is a very serious, very complex Chambertin with genuine aristocracy.