2019 Chapelle Chambertin
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The 2019 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru, which comes from gnarly old centurion vines, has a harmonious, classically-styled bouquet at first, but after 10 minutes it turns volte-face, and the fruit bursts forward and budges the terroir expression out of the limelight (to my chagrin), flirting with a bit of VA. The palate is medium-bodied, with a pastille-like purity, tart redcurrant and cranberry fruit, notable linearity and impressive mineralité toward the finish. There is real intellect here a superb Grand Cru, though it just loses some delineation with time. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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One of the highlights of the range, the 2019 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) mingles aromas of sweet red berries with hints of raw cocoa, spices, licorice, loamy soil and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's velvety and concentrated, with considerable depth and mid-palate amplitude despite its elegant, seamless profile.
Deepish red purple, lighter rim, oak on the nose. Dense red fruit with a savoury note. The Jadot holding is furnished with ancient Clair Dau vines from the 1920s. Their 2019 Chapelle-Chambertin is mind blowing on the palate, not just for the intensity, but the nobility. Old vines happy in their work and still in very good health! A truly superb length of flavour.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.