Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, 2023

"Rossignol-Trapet’s magnificent Chambertin 2023 is initially a bit hard to read, with aromas that are a bit reticent on the initial attack, and a monolithic texture. With time, however, one can coax an intuition of greatness here. There is enormous ripe plummy fruit with a savoury, gamey edge and hints of mineral and ground coffee. The texture is tightly wound with extract and muscular tannins that draw it out to an immensely long finish. It is wonderful wine; I would not open it for 10 years, but it will easily drink for the next 50 after that."

"Not really any deeper in colour, an elegant ruby. Perfumed, stylish, very understated to begin with, then grows beautifully, super elegant, a refined and stylish Chambertin which captures the beauty of this terroir without exaggeration. A little oak to finish. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted Nov 2024."

"Expansive on the nose, this starts with underbrush, briar, rose petals and orange peels. Ethereal and graceful, everything is nicely in place. The perky acidity wraps around the medium-bodied, sweet fruits. Black cherries abound through the sappy, singing and graciously long finish."