2021 Domaine Faiveley Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru [JS96][WS94][WA93-94][JM92-94][D93][V91-93][BH90-93]

Producer: Domaine Faiveley  
Region: Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France  
Varietal: Pinot Noir  
Year: 2021 

James Suckling, 96 Points 

"Take the trouble to investigate the depths of this very impressive 2021 Grand Cru Burgundy, the aroma spectrum of which stretched from redcurrant to violet, from wet earth and savory to wild blackberry. Impressive power that’s beautifully integrated on the rich palate. Bright and beautifully crafted at the very long finish. Drink or hold." 

Wine Spectator, 94 Points 

"Taut and sinewy, with cherry, raspberry, menthol and oak spice aromas and flavors under the grip of dense, dusty tannins. The fruit and supple texture still need to emerge and balance the tannins. Best from 2026 through 2040." 

Wine Advocate, 93-94 Points 

"Wafting from the glass with aromas of red berries and plums mingled with vine smoke, spices and rose petals, the 2021 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with melting tannins, vibrant acids and a giving, perfumed profile that privileges sensuality over power." 

Jasper Morris, 92-94 Points 

"Fairly dense crimson in color. There is a solid weight of fruit on the nose, dark raspberry with some strawberry too. Some depth to this. A mix of mineral and floral for Jérôme while I find something earthier. Firm tannins at the finish but plenty of fruit to surround them. Drink from 2028-2036." 

Decanter, 93 Points 

"Fairly dark in color, the 2021 Latricières has rich, ripe blackberry fruit with accents of mineral, leather, and earth and an undercurrent of dark chocolate. The texture is firm and tannic, with balanced acidity and good length. This wine is solid and exemplary, and if it lacks the frisson this bottling often has, it has rewarding ripeness and length and should improve with age. It is produced from the domaine-owned parcels, which total 1.25 hectares." 

Vinous, 91-93 Points 

"The 2021 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru, traditionally the latest Grand Cru that Faiveley picks, has quite a tertiary, classically-styled "old school" bouquet of dark berry fruit, touches of Earl Grey and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, taut and fresh, a little foursquare with a peppery finish that might fool you into thinking there were some whole bunches. Lots of character and charm." 

Burghound, 90-93 Points 

"Note: from a large 1.21 ha parcel A more elegant, and strikingly pure, if less spice-suffused nose speaks of essence of red cherry, discreet earth and a hint of forest floor trimmed in a whiff of wood. The delicious and vibrant middleweight flavors possess even better delineation and more obvious minerality on the youthfully austere finish that also reflects a hint of bitter pit fruit character. Lovely and understated in style." 

Alcohol: 13% 

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