2011 Chapelle Chambertin
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The 2011 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru has a perfumed bouquet of crisp red cherry fruit, strawberry pastilles and a touch of wild heather emerging with time. The palate is fleshy on the entry with well-judged acidity, perhaps showy for a Chapelle-Chambertin but there is nothing wrong with that. It loses a little composure toward the finish, otherwise this is a respectable grand cru. Drink 2015-2025. In February, Pierre-Antoine Rovani and Bernard Repolt trekked over to London to present a range of both recent and older vintages for their UK importer, Averys. If anyone needed convincing that Remoissenet can truly deliver at the top level, then one needs go no further than the stupendous Charmes-Chambertin 2011 that is among the best I have encountered with respect to that vintage. Perhaps with such a large portfolio of crus, gems likes these can get lost in the flurry of reviews, but they can only serve to enhance their reputation among Burgundy cognoscenti. Importers: Simon N Cellars, Charlottesville, VA; tel. (434) 977-4476, Bertin Henri Selections, Doral, FL; tel. (305) 392 6995, Cavatappi Distribuzione, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 292 5226, Dark Star Imports, New York, NY; tel. (646) 312 8921, Arborway Imports, Lexington, MA; tel. (781) 862-0515, United Wine and Spirits, Houston, TX; tel. (713) 696-9463, D.G.L. Distributors, Northbrook, IL; tel. (847) 291- 1110, The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1460. Also available through Avery’s Wine Merchants in Bristol (UK).
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2011 Chapelle-Chambertin is not lacking in personality, that much is obvious. A savory, almost wild Burgundy, the 2011 Chapelle is laced with dried herbs, tobacco, black cherries and cured meats are some of the notes that blossom in the glass. It will be interesting to see where the 2011 goes; will it always remain a bit gamy, or will it find a bit more finesse in bottle?
About the producer

Remoissenet Père & Fils operates both as a wine domaine and négociant, having access to some of Burgundy’s finest vineyards either directly or via some rather prestigious connections.