2016 Latricieres Chambertin
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The 2016 Latricieres Chambertin Grand Cru was the first parcel to be picked this vintage by just four vendangeurs. Because there was such difference in berry maturity due to the frost great care had to be taken. The berries that matured later were blended into other cuvées, which is why there is just one barrel this year instead of three. It has a far more complex and compelling bouquet than the Charmes-Chambertin, with a mixture of red and black fruit, cold stone and pressed flowers. The palate is very well balanced with fine tannin. This is very pure and sensual, delivering more depth and silkiness toward the finish than the Charmes-Chambertin. This is nothing short of outstanding.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru is disarmingly pure and sensual on the nose with ebullient red cherries, strawberry and crushed stone scents. There still seems to be a bit of reduction so don't be afraid to aerate this. The palate has supple tannins, fine weight and depth, a silver bead of acidity with mulberry and Chinese 5-spice towards the finish. Wonderful focus and so much energy here, an excellent Latricières from Pierre Duroché. Tasted at the Latricières vertical at La Cabotte, London.
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Domaine Duroché has, under Pierre Duroché, become one of the most sought-out and respected wine domaines in Gevrey-Chambertin. The wines are delicate and detailed, yet with old-vine intensity, a clear sense of place and style – and it’s easy to see why they’ve rapidly become so in-demand.