In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, liquorice, spice, earth
Palate: dark berry, graphite, truffle, mineral
Powerful, brooding Chambertin in the Leroy style: concentrated black fruit, spice and a firm mineral spine.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Chambertin Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A flagship Leroy grand cru from Gevrey, farmed biodynamically at tiny yields.
- 1988 — Domaine Leroy founded
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Leroy
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 to 18 months in new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 12000 to 25000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Scores
- Vinous 96 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2020)
Frequently asked about Chambertin Grand Cru
What does Chambertin Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, liquorice, spice, earth. On the palate, dark berry, graphite, truffle, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Powerful, brooding Chambertin in the Leroy style: concentrated black fruit, spice and a firm mineral spine.
When should I drink Chambertin Grand Cru?
Drink 15-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chambertin Grand Cru?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Chambertin Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC).