2000 Griotte Chambertin

Not as big bodied as the Charmes yet finer and more elegant with dusty tannins and outstanding intensity as well as better overall focus. Dense, sappy and wonderfully long with a very understated, almost austere style. At this point, it's a choice between the power and impressive volume of the Charmes or the finesse and elegance of the Griotte. Allen Meadows, Burghound Jan, 2002

Chocolate-covered blackberries are found in the aromas of the 2000 Griotte-Chambertin. A big, juicy, medium to full-bodied, backward wine, it has massive depth, concentration, and density. Its velvety-textured core of fruit reveals mocha-laced black cherries and blackberries, as well as hints of toasted oak. In addition, its amazingly long finish displays a firm (yet ripe) tannic backbone and roasted dark fruits. If this wine blossoms (as I expect it will) with cellaring, it will ultimately be one of the wines of the vintage. Projected maturity: 2006-2014. Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate # 147 Jun 2003

Chocolate-covered blackberries are found in the aromas of the 2000 Griotte-Chambertin. A big, juicy, medium to full-bodied, backward wine, it has massive depth, concentration, and density. Its velvety-textured core of fruit reveals mocha-laced black cherries and blackberries, as well as hints of toasted oak. In addition, its amazingly long finish displays a firm (yet ripe) tannic backbone and roasted dark fruits. If this wine blossoms (as I expect it will) with cellaring, it will ultimately be one of the wines of the vintage. Projected maturity: 2006-2014.||When asked if he had a preference between the 2000s and 2001s, the self-effacing Claude Dugat responded that “I like them about the same, even though the 2000s have a roundness that particularly appeals to me.” Later in the conversation, when I commented on the firm nature of his 2001s, he said “reaching full (grape) maturity was a real problem in 2001, but these wines will soften considerably at bottling when the CO2 is removed.” Wine Advocate.June, 2003