2014 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru Perrot-Minot

The attractively layered and extremely fresh nose offers up ripe aromas of high-toned red cherry with background notes of violets, spice and warm earth. There is impressive volume to the full-bodied and opulently rich flavors that possess an abundance of mouth coating sap that imparts a velvety, even lush mouth feel to the beautifully well-balanced finale. This is a strikingly good combination of finesse and controlled power.

Bright, full red. Captivating perfumed scents of wild strawberry, raspberry, white flowers, spices and white pepper, with darker notes of cherry and menthol emerging with aeration. In a distinctly juicy, minerally, cool style compared to the broader 2015, but with terrific intensity to its youthfully imploded red fruit flavors. Powerful crushed rock and saline mineral flavors give this wine's finish outstanding energy and lift. Already compellingly floral and perfumed, this wine will nonetheless require patience owing to its substantial dusty tannins.

A stunning red, with fine harmony and grace creating a frame for the cherry, currant, floral, spice and mineral flavors. Intense, with a long, lingering aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2045.-B.S..