1998 Chambertin
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Tasted at the Denis Mortet Chambertin vertical, the 1998 Chambertin Grand Cru has a broody, rather sullen nose with dark chocolate notes, perhaps showing just a touch of brettanomyces? The palate is defined by quite firm tannins, a surfeit of dark berry fruit on the entry, but the finish is very oaky and static. There is a decent savory aftertaste, but it just seems to lack energy and flow. Tasted January 2016.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Brilliant ruby-red. Highly aromatic nose of black raspberry, smoke, iron and mocha. Supersweet and perfumed in the mouth, but also beautifully detailed and solidly structured. Compelling flavors of smoky red and black fruits. Great silky texture and volume. Not at all austere considering the cru and the vintage, but built to age. Finishes with great length and ripe, slow-mounting tannins.
About the producer
This estate, today with Arnaud Mortet at the helm, makes some of Gevrey-Chambertin’s finest wines. Working with 16 hectares, as well as a few négociant parcels, this property makes perfumed and chiselled Pinot Noir.