2020 Domaine Henri Rebourseau Chambertin Grand Cru

France / Burgundy / Cote de Nuits / Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru Rouge

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Domaine Henri Rebourseau Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru Chambertin is awash with the intense expression af violets and liquorice. Its lengthy finish is incomparable. 

Classed as 'Outstanding' by Dr. Jules Lavalle in 1855: "This famous Cru possesses all the qualities of a perfect wine to the highest degree: Body, colour, bouquet, and finesse".

Gaston Roupnel (1871-1946): "Here all is concluded and total genius is achieved. Embodied in the generosity of an ardent liquid flesh cloaked in imperial crimson-purple, this perfume of budding roses at daybreak... But this Caesars' purple is the purple of a King, Chambertin, King of Wines! The sovereign is here in Burgundy; King of life and of joy".

Chambertin is situated upon outcrops af lower Bajocian crinoidal limestone (limestone formed with fossils) in the middle of the hill, while at the top of the slope Bajocian marls dominate. A thin layer of scree and silt covers the entire climat whose soils are exclusively brown limestone.

The domaine's 0.46ha plots are situated halfway up the hill whose lower part consists of limestone marls rich in clay. Less steep than the Clos de Bèze and noticeably colder due to its proximity to the Combe Grisard, this location benefits from excellent ventilation. The altitude is ideal, stones are abundant and the natural drainage is perfect, while its exposure to the rising sun is incomparable.

Ratings vintage 2020:
Inside Burgundy/Jasper Morris: 94-96/100.
Vinous/Neal Martin: 92-94/100.