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)

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.

Production 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.

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.