Griotte-Chambertin has a special place in my Burgundy heart - as it was one of the first Grand Crus I acquired when I began to collect Burgundies around 1990. I adore a good Griotte as it often seems to offer both drinkability and delicate complexity not often found in a Gevrey - aside form the …
Griotte Chambertin
Domaine Fourrier, Griotte-Chambertin 1999
The 1999 Griotte Chambertin from Fourrier is a beauty. The nose is bursting with sous-bois, truffle, delicate red forest berries and a filigree earthy minerality - so complex and deep. On the palate quite lightfooted for a 1999 - refined, silky and rich, with layers of airy red fruit. It's quite …
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Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 1998
The 1998 Griotte Chambertin from Ponsot is delightfully transparent and juicy for the vintage. The nose is fresh and open, with variations of red fruit - fully reflecting the charming name of the vineyard (if one goes with the cherries interpretation of the name). On the palate juicy red fruit - …
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Domaine Ponsot, Griotte-Chambertin 1999
The Griotte Chambertin 1999 from Ponsot is beginning to show more secondary aromas but still need time to unfold the lovely Griotte charm. The nose is brimming with intense red and darkberry fruit spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate quite openly knit for the vintage offering weighty …
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Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2002
The Griotte Chambertn from Ponsot is surprisingly backward and tannic. The bouquet is somewhat closed with notes of cherries, cherry stones, fennel and a slight hint of caramel. On the palate fine concentration, tight reletively dark fruit, and quite powerful tannins. Need at least 5 to 10 years …
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