Chambertin, Domaine Dugat-Py 2012

**Note: from a .055 ha parcel of 98 year old vines planted in 1913 at a density of 14,000 vines/ha - vinified with 100% of the stems**
An incredibly complex nose features notes of lavender, dried rose petal and cool red currant that enjoys added breadth in the form of smoke, sandalwood and exotic tea nuances. There is superb detail to the almost painfully intense and pungently mineral-driven large-scaled flavors that possess a saline character on the refreshing yet quite serious finish that seems to go on and on. Like the Mazoyères this is a big wine, indeed the descriptor opulent applies yet it carries its weight and power effortlessly. In a word, marvelous.

Good luck finding bottles of Bernard’s 2012 Chambertin Grand Cru, since he produced just a half-barrel from his 0.05-hectares of 98-year old vines this year – 114-litres to spread around the world. And that’s including the stems of course. The whole cluster fruit makes a positive impression upon the aromatics, with very pure black fruit and wondrous mineralite. Sometimes I have found the single new barrel too dominant apropos this Chambertin but here it is perfectly in synch. The palate has a honeyed voluptuousness on the nose, extraordinarily concentration, cashmere tannins and an unbelievably intense finish that knocks you sideways. Drinking this wine will be like listening to Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” at full volume – and just as enjoyable.