The 2013 Chambertin Grand Cru was picked on 6 October. It is perfumed and surprisingly floral on the nose. Peony and iris touches complement the dark berry fruit with hints of cola and brown spices. This 2013 shows certainly one of the most complex and vivacious aromatics that I have found in this vintage after a decade. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine depth and structure. It's grainy in texture with a slightly attenuated and white pepper-tinged finish. This has another 10-15 years to give. One of the over-performers in this vintage.

(50% vendange entier ): Bright medium red. Very complex, subtle aromas of raspberry, flowers, licorice, minerals and menthol opened nicely with air. Boasts terrific inner-mouth menthol-and-spice tension, with its juicy dark berry fruit still wound up but already showing a captivating restrained sweetness. Finishes with terrific saline grip and length, the suave tannins perfectly buffered by fruits and minerals. Delivers the energy of the vintage in spades without being particularly austere.