Tasting Notes
Vinous 96-98
Dark red with ruby tones. Deeper, darker and earthier than the Clos de Beze, conveying aromas of dark raspberry, spices and rare steak but less of the high-pitched mineral and floral notes of its sibling. Large-scaled, brooding and backward, but still more red fruits than black in style, with its density and power leavened by electric acidity. Combines incredible thickness and volume without a light touch, thanks to penetrating soil-driven minerality. Finishes with an uncanny impression of solidity but no excess weight. This brilliant Chambertin is built for a very long life in bottle.
Wine Advocate 92
The 2015 Chambertin Grand Cru was slightly deeper in color than the Clos de Beze this year, the nose perhaps more intense but just as pure: dark cherries, red plum, a hint of oyster shell and wet limestone. Yet I was more smitten by the Clos de Beze that has the sensuality. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite edgy tannin. This could be described as a tensile Chambertin, full of energy, supremely well focused but remaining linear and strict towards the finish, whereas the Clos de Beze fans out. It may take several years to hit its stride – it will be fascinating to compare with the other Grand Crus.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2042