In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Camille Giroud Chambertin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 3x150cl. Top critic score: 92–95/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2032+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Allen Meadows (BH) — 91–93/100 · Burghound, 10/04/2019 · Drink 2032+
A restrained, cool and very pretty, indeed even perfumed, nose is composed by notes of various red berries, violet, lavender, earth and underbrush. There is excellent vibrancy to the more concentrated and more mineral-driven flavors that culminate in a youthfully austere, structured and impressively long finish. This isn't especially complex today but there is sufficient underlying material, and…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 92–95/100 · Vinous, 01/07/2019
The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru is a powerful, wonderfully complete wine that shows the breadth and pedigree that are such signatures of this site. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, spice and dried flowers build in an aromatically intense, vivid Burgundy loaded with character. The push and pull between the wine's finesse and more powerful leanings is utterly captivating.