Louis Jadot, Chambertin Grand Cru, 1996 burgundy_wines-template a vintage that filled out

a vintage that filled out his wines and gave them generosity

With savory tannins and classic hints of kirsch

Aime Guibert and family set out to prove Southern France could make something to sit alongside the great crus

Mirco and Gloria Gottardi founded Contra' Soarda in 2002 on slopes just outside Bassano del Grappa

Louis Jadot, Chambertin Grand Cru, 1996 burgundy_wines-template a vintage that filled outChambertin is one of Burgundy's greatest Grand Crus, the muscular, deep toned king of Gevrey, and Louis Jadot is among its most reliable interpreters. This 1996 is a true mature back vintage from a structured, classic year, now three decades along and into its secondary glory. Expect aromas of dried cherry, forest floor, mushroom, and sweet spice, with the silky, resolved texture that only time gives Pinot Noir. A bottle for those who love old red