2008 Perrot-Minot, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru, Vieilles Vignes 1x750ml

Robert Parker 94

Rose petal, licorice, cassis, and game scent the Perrot-Minot 2008 Chambertin Clos De Beze Vieilles Vignes, then expansively rush to saturate every corner of the mouth, to the accompaniment of peat, chalk, and crushed stone. A tartness of berry skin and pronounced salinity lend invigoration to a resonant, nearly indelible finish. This demands patience. Perhaps revisit it in 6 years and in any case expect it to remain formidable for 20 or more. Whether it will acquire any sense of elegance I am not sure, but it will almost certainly reveal further complexity. Cellar this for 6-8 years and plan on a subsequent decade of high performance. [David Schildknecht, 01/06/2010]

Anticipated maturity: 2016-2036

Vinous 93-96

Dark red. Less expressive and even wilder than the Mazoyeres, hinting at briary blackberry, violet and roast coffee. Then wonderfully sweet and silky yet at the same time cool and relatively unevolved, with strong acidity framing the red and black fruit flavors. Extremely long and animated on the back end. This definitely needs more elevage These vines are in the cooler northern part of this vineyard, notes Perrot-Minot. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2010]