Perrot-Minot Chambertin Grand Cru

2018

Burghound 93-95: In contrast to the exuberance of many of the wines, here the nose is all but mute and requires aggressive swirling to coax the timid aromas of softly spicy and decidedly cool aromas of red and black currant, humus-tinged earth and plenty of floral nuances. The racy, tight and almost painfully intense big-bodied and muscular flavors also exhibit an abundance of minerality that adds lift to the compact, linear and subtly persistent finish. This is presently a compact block and a wine that is likely to require at least a decade to become approachable and reward 20+ years.

2021

Burghound 93-95: Here the somber nose is also intensely floral with a cool and highly restrained array of red berries, spice and sauvage scents. There is excellent volume and energy to the big-bodied, intense and overtly muscular flavors that terminate in a mineral-driven, dusty, moderately austere and beautifully long finish that is compact, built-to-age and balanced. This is a classically styled Cham that should age gracefully for years and one that will need at least a decade first.

2022

Burghound 94-97: Firm reduction. There is again superb volume and almost painful intensity to the succulent but quite powerful broad-shouldered flavors that brim with both minerality and sappy dry extract while delivering superb length on the compact, serious, austere and built-to-age finale. This is one of the stars of the 2022 vintage and highly recommended.