Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

The vines are ancient, rooted in a very thin layer of humus over limestone, directly below the famous Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. The microclimate here is so favorable that the fruit in Chapelle-Chambertin is ripe several days earlier than in Clos de Bèze, which is located above the road. It is fascinating to see how much a situation can change in just a few meters, here for the better. Incidentally, Christophe Perrot-Minot does not own the vines himself, but his good friend Pierre Damoy does a great job for him – by the way, with over 40 percent of the area, Pierre Damoy is the largest landowner not only in Chapelle-Chambertin, but also in Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. This wine is indescribably expressive and does not hold back on its charms. The beginning is surprisingly dark berry-like, but wonderfully fresh notes of freshly grated orange zest quickly join in, brightening the scent and making it irresistible. The prelude on the palate is forceful, yes, but powerful, no. Dense is not the right expression either, because the wine has an unimaginable transparency and is nevertheless always present. The quality of the tannins is magnificent, framing the fruity core of the wine and setting it off magnificently. This Chapelle-Chambertin is recommended for those who do not want to wait for the Clos de Bèze and for whom saving a franc or two is not important!