2015 Griotte Chambertin
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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Dark red-ruby. Terrific lift to the aromas of black cherry, pomegranate and roasted meat; not a particularly floral style this year but boasts excellent energy. Utterly seamless wine with a texture of cashmere to its dark fruit, chocolate and soil flavors. Hugely rich but not yet expressive or especially complex, this utterly plush wine needs time and should be a long-termer. Finishes with outstanding spicy lift and grip.
Dark red-ruby. Terrific lift to the aromas of black cherry, pomegranate and roasted meat; not a particularly floral style this year but boasts excellent energy. Utterly seamless wine with a texture of cashmere to its dark fruit, chocolate and soil flavors. Hugely rich but not yet expressive or especially complex, this utterly plush wine needs time and should be a long-termer. Finishes with outstanding spicy lift and grip.
The 2015 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru has an elegant, floral bouquet with violets petals and wild hedgerow scents infusing the dark cherry and raspberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a confit-like entry, a fine thread of acidity, tensile and long with an edginess on the finish. There is a surprising touch of licorice on the aftertaste that I hope will be there after bottling. There is a bit of brio and flamboyance to this Griotte-Chambertin that I hope will govern the wine once in bottle.
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.