Overview
Napoleon's favourite wine. Contains 9 Grand Crus including supreme Chambertin. The most powerful and structured wines of the Côte de Nuits, combining dark fruit with iron-fisted tannins.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Dark cherry, Blackberry, Plum, Iron and Sous bois.
- Palate
- The most powerful of Burgundy — iron fist in velvet glove. Generally full-bodied, crisp acidity, firm tannins, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Firm4/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Aromas And Notes
Dark cherryBlackberryPlumRaspberryIronSous boisEarthSpiceLeatherTruffleGameChocolate
Terroir
Continental — cold winters, warm summers, east-facing slopes.
LimestoneMarlRed clay-limestone
Food Pairings
Boeuf bourguignonRoast grouseTruffle dishesÉpoisses
Notable Producers
- Domaine Armand Rousseau, founded 1919 - Chambertin Grand Cru
- Domaine Ponsot, founded 1872 - Clos Saint-Denis