Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
David Duband
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy, Gevrey‑Chambertin (Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; ~90% whole-cluster fermentation; 15-day maceration with 5–7 punchdowns and pump-overs; settled two weeks; 14 months in 40% new French oak, 60% older barrels; bottled without fining or filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Pure red-fruit core (wild strawberry, ripe red apple) with violet candy, vanilla, Kampot pepper and a thin iodine-mineral spine. Silky tannins, juicy freshness and vertiginous depth; long, salivating finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, rack of lamb, aged French cheeses (Comté, Époisses), mushroom risotto. Asian: teriyaki beef/tenderloin, char siu pork, kimchi-braised dishes, mushroom hotpot, soy-sauce glazed scallops or lobster with saffron butter.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine David Duband (family estate taken over by David in 1991) farms ~17–20 ha organically in the Côte de Nuits. Known for high whole-cluster use, minimal intervention and several Grand Cru holdings including Chambertin.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Producer technical/tasting sheet (Domaine David Duband). Specific critic scores for David Duband Chambertin 2020 are Duband Grand Crus and Chambertin from other years have received high reviews (Vinous/Burghound scores in the ~90–95 range)