Tasting Notes
JancisRobinson.com 19.0
100% new oak. Not the flash appeal of the Clos de Bèze and its so much more youthful but it’s a huge success in 2011. Chewy end and more muscular but it’s all there for the taking – except that it’s a bit tighter than Clos de Bèze so may be better to concentrate on latter for the moment. Vibrant and resonant.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2040
Robert Parker 93
The 2011 Chambertin Grand Cru clearly subsumes the new oak better than the Clos de Beze in 2011, allowing the terroir to come through and demonstrating better delineation and poise. With aeration, delicate floral notes begin to emerge. The palate is well-balanced with lovely poise – a more approachable Chambertin from Rousseau with fine tannins and an elegant, refined finish. Very fine. Drink 2014-2023.
Anticipated maturity: 2014-2023