Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru 2019
An elegant expression of Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Gevrey‑Chambertin its deep mid-purple robe gives way to a refined bouquet of ripe dark raspberry entwined with woody vanilla and a subtle floral whisper drawn from generous oak ageing. The palate is graceful yet stately its supple tannins and layered spiced fruit framing a poised, mineral‑inflected finish.
Tasting
- Aroma
- woody vanilla with a fine floral touch
- Palate
- elegant spiced fruit with supple tannins
- Finish
- complex, mineral‑lively finish
Pairs with
- duck breast with morels
- Italian veal escalope
From the Archive
The monks from Bèze first built a chapel here in 1155. Virtually in ruins, the wine growers undertook its rebuilding in 1457. In 1830 it was razed to the ground. The older generations called it the "grande chapelle" or the "haute chapelle".
The Chapelle-Chambertin appellation is situated at the foot of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. Our parcel represents 0.52 hectare and one half was planted in 1973 and the other half in 1986.
The Domaine's Grands Crus are matured in oak barrels (80% new barrels) made from wood from the Allier and Nivernais regions. We favour light to medium-plus toasts as this ensures the perfect harmony between the wine and wood tannins.
Limpid and brilliant, the Domaine's Chapelle-Chambertin has a woody vanilla nose with a slight floral touch. On the palate, its controlled and subtle tannins ensure elegance, subtlety and a majestic quality and its aromatic subtlety suggests fruit, spices and wood. Its pure features convey plenty of style. The tannins are tender and supple. However, we are brought back to order by its complexity and mineral liveliness on the finish.