Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Traditional Burgundian vinification; matured in oak barrels (approximately 80% new, light–medium-plus toast). Likely partial whole-cluster use in some cuvées; typically aged 14–18 months.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Woody vanilla and floral aromatics with pure red and dark berry fruit, subtle spice and mineral liveliness. Elegant, supple tannins and a poised, long finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: Roast duck breast with morels, mushroom risotto, Italian veal escalope, roast lamb. Asian: Peking duck, beef bulgogi, char siu pork, miso-glazed aubergine.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine established 1850 (Laroze), merged with Drouhin in 1919; today 11.5 ha across top Côte de Nuits climats, including a 0.52 ha Chapelle parcel. Run by the Drouhin-Laroze family.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Neal Martin (Vinous) 94/100 (reviewed in trade coverage)