2011 Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Chapelle-Chambertin 2011 from Louis Jadot has a reserved but harmonious bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberry and briary scents that are nicely delineated and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, a fine line of acidity and plenty of poise on the feminine finish. This is understated but classy and here it outperformed some of Burgundy's more illustrious names.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright, full medium red. Knockout nose shows an almost candied character to the aromas of strawberry, cherry, dark berries, lavender, menthol and Indian spices. Dense, suave and juicy, with a distinctly silky texture to the broad flavors of red fruits, menthol and spices. Utterly seamless, suave, classically dry Chapelle with outstanding energy and definition. Still tight today but the wine's fine-grained tannins and superb breadth and length suggest that it will make a great bottle a decade hence.
Moderately saturated medium red. Subdued aromas of redcurrant and truffle. Creamy-sweet and concentrated but showing limited nuance and hiding more than it's showing today. Builds steadily on the long finish, with the tannins nicely buffered by the wine's mid-palate material.
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.