Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021
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France / Burgundy
This single acre parcel adjoins the famous Clos de Beze and exhibits many of the same characteristics. It is also home to the oldest pinot noir vines in the Jadot portfolio (90+ years) and the source of a particularly fine type of pinot which Jadot uses to propogate new vines as needed in other vineyards. Subsoils are red clay with small stones which warm early during the growing season and produce ripe and concentrated fruit.
Harvest Note
The 2021 vintage was memorable for the extreme challenges it posed to growers. The defining event was a hard freeze in April which lasted several days, and the subsequent dramatic reduction in harvest volumes. Added to this were cool and wet summer conditions which required constant vigilance. The delayed harvest eventually yielded tiny volumes of pristine grapes which express a vibrant and energetic purity.
Tasting Note
Initially closed then after some aeration a complex spectrum of aromas emerges, including damp earth and moss, rose petals, bing cherries, sandalwood and mocha. Substantial yet fine tannins make this dense and weighty on the palate while the brisk acidity keeps the impression lively. Ultimately this wine is an expression of balance and elegance within a large framework.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION: Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru AOC
PH: 3.6
ACIDITY: 3.52 g/l
ABV: 13.71%
AGING: 18 months in barrel, 1/3 new oak
Unique Selling Points
- This is one of the collectable gems among the Jadot Grand Cru range
- The age of the vines confers tremendous complexity and concentration
- Small production makes this wine a highly prized item among collectors
- Will age for decades if desired
"My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy."
Frederic Barnier, Winemaker
About the Grape
Pinot Noir
In France, makes a silky, deceptively powerful wine of elegant, complex aromas and subtle, red fruit flavors, with earthy, floral, mushroom and mineral notes. In California, shows ripe, sweet characters.
