Good bright, dark red. Oaky aromas of dried cherry, redcurrant, rhubarb and flowers, with an enticing perfumed note of maraschino cherry. Deep, tactile and rich, with its mid-palate sweetness and generosity nicely tempered by superb spicy acidity. Offers a compelling combination of red fruit and floral high notes and deeper tones of musky minerality. Very dense, fine-grained and long, with a tautness that transcends the vintage. Sexy already, but I'd cellar this to allow the wine's acids and tannins to come into perfect harmony.

The 2009 Chapelle-Chambertin possesses wonderful inner perfume and detail in its layered fruit. This shows lovely precision and depth to match the understated yet impeccably classy personality. The Chapelle is made from estate owned vineyards. This old-vine parcel is planted with bunches that give tiny berries.