2014 Domaine Louis Jadot, Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

Bright, dark red. Ineffable floral and pepper topnotes to the aromas of black raspberry, tart cherry, licorice, menthol and spices. At once savory and sweet; incredibly dense, refined wine with uncommon creaminess and concentration to its flavors of red and black fruits, minerals and herbs. Superb old-vines thickness and silky depth here, but also with terrific definition, spine and energy. Finishes with outstanding rising length. A treat to taste today but this almost liqueur-like wine should go on for 20+ years. A great performance in this cooler vintage.

The 2014 Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru is maybe the surprise package this year. It comes from very old vines planted in 1921. It has a really quite beautiful bouquet with very pure, mineral-rich wild strawberry and raspberry fruit -- precise and wonderfully focused. The palate is crisp and taut on the entry, fresh and tensile but with intense tart red cherry and strawberry fruit fanning out on the finish. Très grand cru! This comes highly recommended.

Very inviting aroma – pure fruit alongside a rather indulgent note of sweetness. Firmly structured with just the right level of fruit to fill out that core. Tight, embryonic yet already finely balanced. (JH)