The Roty Griotte-Chambertin is a rather solid bloke - solidly build and still with a firm tannic structure. In the bouquet quite intense with weighty red and darkberry fruit, hints of soy, sous-bois. Quite mineral and still with some miles to go - a … [Read more...] about Domaine Joseph Roty, Griotte Chambertin 1996
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Joseph Roty, Charmes-Chambertin
One of the best wines produced from Charmes-Chambertin is in my view is the tremendous Charmes-Chambertin Tres Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Joseph Roty. While Domaine Joseph Roty is very discrete presumably avoiding publicity, they do however make … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Joseph Roty, Charmes-Chambertin
Vineyard Insight: Griotte-Chambertin
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 … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Griotte-Chambertin
Domaine Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 1996
The Roty Charmes Chambertin 1996 is a big brute ... pure but somewhat old school with more punch than caressses currently. In the bouquet very dense and weighty red and darkberry fruit, hints of soy, sous-bois - and powered by a quite powerful … [Read more...] about Domaine Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 1996
Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 2002
The 2002 Charmes Chambertin from Joseph Roty is not showing well at the moment. In the bouquet rich polished dark and red berry aromas with some very ripe notes of plum and prune. On the palate quite open and accessible, with a dense and sweet fruit … [Read more...] about Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 2002
Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 2001
The Charmes Chambertin Tres Vieilles Vignes 2001 from Joseph Roty is a muscular and somewhat rustic wine. Quite forward and open in the bouquet with notes of red berries, undergrowth and a pinch of red current. On the palate powerful and well … [Read more...] about Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 2001
Joseph Roty, Mazis Chambertin 2006
The 2006 Mazis Chambertin from Roty is surprisingly open. In the nose cherries, raspberries with some sauvage notes - the oak is quite discrete. On the palate rich, expressive and concentrated. It's quite elegant and charming with a allmost creamy … [Read more...] about Joseph Roty, Mazis Chambertin 2006
Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 2001
The Charmes Chambertin 2001 from Roty is a big old school Burgundy. Quite mature bouquet with wonderful sweet aromas of pinot fruit. A bit rustic but also showing fine complexity with hints of forest bed. This is really a big wine, good length sweet … [Read more...] about Joseph Roty, Charmes Chambertin 2001