2010 Bouchard Père & Fils Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru
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A brooding and very restrained red and black pinot fruit nose also offers up hints of earth and some minerality that give way to supple, elegant and attractively refined medium-bodied flavors that are supported by unusually fine-grained tannins, all wrapped in a finale that is balanced and impressively long. There is a touch of wood on the finish but it should be integrated quickly. This is a classic Chapelle of finesse and harmony.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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(25% vendange entier; 60% new oak): Bright, dark red. Deep but reticent nose hints at licorice and underbrush. Then surprisingly layered and creamy in the mouth, with cherry and redcurrant fruit complemented by dark Belgian chocolate and licorice. No easy sweetness here but plenty rich. Finishes with suave, fine-grained tannins and some chocolatey oak that will take time to harmonize with the wine. This fruit and the Clos de Beze were picked on the first two days of October. (ST)
(25% whole cluster; 60% new oak): Bright, dark red. Deep but reticent nose that hints at licorice and underbrush. Then surprisingly layered and creamy on the palate, with cherry and redcurrant fruit complemented by dark Belgian chocolate and licorice. No easy sweetness here but plenty of richness. Finishes with suave, fine-grained tannins and some chocolatey oak that will take time to harmonize with the wine. This fruit and the Clos de Beze were picked on the first two days of October.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.