2018 Chambertin
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The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru was also performing brilliantly, exhibiting aromas of cherries, wild berries and cassis mingled with smoked meats, rich soil tones and spices. On the palate, it's full-bodied, layered and velvety, with fine concentration, ripe structuring tannins and lively acids. Multidimensional and complex, this is an excellent Chambertin from Leroux.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru takes time to get going but is worth the wait, offering vivid red fruit, forest floor, tobacco and light oyster shell aromas. The palate is very refined on the entry, underpinned by a fine bead of acidity. Harmonious and quite persistent, with a paradoxically powerful finish full of finesse. Gorgeous.
40% new barrels (two out of five). 80% whole bunch. Magnum only. Barrel sample. Darker on the nose and the whole bunch just doesn’t show as it does on the Mazis. Mouth-watering, taut, almost salty. Stunning freshness and a salty chocolate finish. Embryonically gorgeous. (JH)