Tasting Notes
Vinous 94+
Medium red. Ripe, refined aromas of raspberry, crushed stone and white pepper. Wonderfully sweet in the mouth; larger-scaled than the Clos Saint-Jacques but a bit less detailed and perfumed today. Still, this grand cru boasts terrific verve thanks to strong acid cut. Finishes quite powerful, with substantial dusty tannins. Will this eventually surpass the Clos Saint-Jacques?
Robert Parker 96
Interestingly, the 2008 Griotte-Chambertin is less marked by the vintage than the Clos St. Jacques; rather here it is the signature of the vineyard that reigns supreme. Readers will find a wine of exquisite textural elegance and finesse. Silky tannins frame the fragrant, sweet fruit through to the generous, inviting finish. This is another superb wine from Jean-Marie Fourrier. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033.
Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033