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Camille Giroud, Chambertin Grand Cru 2015
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2015 Chambertin Grand Cru has to fight some reduction on the nose, which is smudged and lacks the clarity and precision of the 2015 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru. The palate is medium-bodied with bold, slightly chewy tannin. This feels grippy and masculine, perhaps rather bucolic within the scheme of this grand cru, though I appreciate the intriguing spiciness on the finish. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
About the Producer
Old and revered negociant, Camille Giroud was founded in 1865 and has long been known for releasing big powerful Burgundies with exceptional aging potential. In 2001 the estate was acquired by a group of investment bankers led by wine collector Joe Wender and his wife, renowned American Winemaker Ann Colgin. They hired 24 year old David Croix straight out of Oenology school to manage the distinguished cellar and began to acquire grapes to produce their own collection of great wines. Today David's successor Carel Voorhuis is crafting pure, seductive terroir-driven wines which are extremely aromatic, modern and refined with a wonderful texture.
