2018 Chapelle Chambertin
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The 2018 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru has an engaging bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, showing the most marine influences (oyster shells and kelp ) that impart complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine, pliant tannins. Harmonious, not powerful, quite elegant in style with a persistent finish. This is a classy and quite intellectual proposition. Excellent. (NM)
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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A beguiling nose is composed by liqueur-like aromas of various red berries that display top notes of lavender and spice. The medium weight plus flavors possess a mid-palate that combines power with refinement that contrasts with a wonderfully long and very firm if slightly raspy and youthfully austere finish. This graceful effort also will need a few years to unwind and better harmonize but like the Latricières, it seems quite promising.
Cask sample. Savoury and sweet, dark cherry with a lovely sweetness of fruit. Leather and spice and such power that is carried really effortlessly. A very very long finish – spice laden with dark fruit – incredibly long. (AC)