-
20
/ 20
Jancis Robinson MW -
95
/ 100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
94
/ 100
Burghound -
94
/ 100
Jeff Leve
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2001
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Chambertin
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
20 / 20"The most vivid bright red! This was absolutely lovely – possibly the finest wine we tasted over the three days in Southwold. Great richness, breadth and complexity. Surely everyone's ideal of the perfect Côte de Nuits burgundy. (JR)"
- Jancis Robinson MW
95 / 100
"Tasted alongside the 2001 Clos Saint Jacques, the 2001 Chambertin Grand Cru possesses an ethereal, floral bouquet of raspberry jam, Morello cherries, minerals and undergrowth, gaining in intensity all the time in the glass. The palate is very natural and refined, in no way a powerful Chambertin, rather one of finesse, grace and purity. Divine."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
94 / 100
"Stunning aromatic complexity with ultra pure layers upon layers of black and red pinot fruit mixed with violets, dried rose petals and rich soil notes plus far more minerality than this wine usually displays. The moderately structured flavors are buffered by superb extract and the sheer depth and breadth of flavors is dazzling. As classic Chambertin goes, this is not especially massive and more of a muscular middle weight but it is incredibly long and the intensity is simply breathtaking. 91-94 Points. 2014-2020+. Burghound.com"
- Burghound
94 / 100
"Barnyard, spice, black raspberry, earth and ripe black cherry aromas open to a supple, round, plush, wine that is starting to open and offer its charms. The long, fresh, clean, finish is filled with a melange of ripe, swseet, juicy, red berries and spice. Elegant, refined and delicious, this is drinking great today. 94 Points"
- Jeff Leve
Tasting Notes
This vineyard, in the commune of Gevrey was once owned by monks from Bèze Abbey and is still cultivated today. The wines it produces are slightly more delicate than Chambertin, to which it is often compared. This tremendous wine combines concentration with finesse. It is one of the most inspiring expressions of a Pinot Noir. Enjoy after aging for 15-30 years.
Absolutely classic, solid, dry, sappy, savory burgundy in one of its longest-living registers. Solid Gevrey charge of chewable fruit – nothing sweet and beguiling about this! It's almost self-consciously ponderous. Wonderfully long and pure on the back end, with strong but perfectly integrated acidity.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity