2014 Chapelle Chambertin

Bright, dark red. Ineffable floral and pepper topnotes to the aromas of black raspberry, tart cherry, licorice, menthol and spices. At once savory and sweet; incredibly dense, refined wine with uncommon creaminess and concentration to its flavors of red and black fruits, minerals and herbs. Superb old-vines thickness and silky depth here, but also with terrific definition, spine and energy. Finishes with outstanding rising length. A treat to taste today but this almost liqueur-like wine should go on for 20+ years. A great performance in this cooler vintage.

(from vines planted in 1920 and 1921; Barnier says the vineyard still has 85% of its original plants): Medium bright red, not hugely saturated. Brisk, high-pitched perfume of black cherry, rose petal, red licorice and spices. Juicy, bright and light on its feet, showing outstanding sneaky intensity to the very concentrated flavors of raspberry, minerals and rose petal. Very dense, classy and fine-grained grand cru with a strikingly long, rising finish. This makes the Clos Saint-Jacques seem a bit lean by comparison. These are Jadot's oldest vines, says Barnier, and they virtually always yield about 35 hectoliters per hectare.