📌 Description
Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 – Domaine Armand Heitz is a monumental Pinot Noir from a legendary climat of Gevrey-Chambertin. In this sunny, powerful vintage, it expresses the full grandeur of its terroir: aromatic intensity, unmatched depth, and a structure built to span decades.
🍇 Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir.
Burgundy’s king grape reaches a masterful expression here: black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, peony, noble spices, licorice, and subtle oak.
🌍 Region / Country
Burgundy – Chambertin Grand Cru (Côte de Nuits, France).
On stony clay-limestone soils, Chambertin is considered one of Burgundy’s greatest terroirs, renowned for producing powerful, profound wines of exceptional longevity.
🌡️ Serving Temperature
Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 1 to 2 hours when young.
⏳ Ageing Potential
25 to 40 years.
• 2025–2035: youthful brilliance, intense fruit, firm tannins.
• 2036–2050: peak, perfect balance of power and elegance.
• After 2051: tertiary evolution with leather, truffle, game, and oriental spices.
👁️ Appearance
• Color: deep ruby with intense garnet highlights.
• Clarity: clear and bright.
• Legs: dense and regular, showing power and concentration.
👃 Nose
• Aromatic intensity: rich and captivating.
• First nose: black cherry, blackberry, cassis.
• Second nose: violet, peony, pepper, licorice, mineral and woody notes.
👄 Palate
• Attack: ample and energetic.
• Structure: firm yet silky tannins, balanced acidity.
• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, noble spices, flowers, minerality, elegant oak.
• Overall balance: powerful yet refined, harmonious and persistent.
• Length: exceptional, with a noble, complex finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
• Noble red meats (prime rib, beef tenderloin).
• Game (venison, hare, wild boar).
• Refined slow-cooked dishes (hare à la royale, game stew).
• Strong cheeses (Époisses, aged Comté, Langres).
⭐ Overall Impression / Style
Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 – Domaine Armand Heitz is a monumental wine, combining power, intensity, and elegance. A legendary Grand Cru, among Burgundy’s most prestigious.
