Domaine Faiveley : Latricières-Chambertin Grand cru 2020

Ripe curranty fruit, with notes of earth, wild herbs and liquorice. The texture initially seems silky and approachable, but with time the underlying tannins and extract make themselves felt. From the 1.25ha Faiveley holds in Latricières. The team relates that the heat of the summer blocked the maturation in August due to water stress. Rains at the end of the month, however, helped the fruit finish ripening. The final result was partially destemmed prior to fermentation and aged in 50% new casks.

Cask sample. Mid cherry. Open, scented, seductively sweet and fresh. Less seductive on the palate, with a slight rubbery note – maybe a touch reductive? The tannins show great finesse even though the whole is extremely embryonic. Chewy, dry, not really ready to taste, let alone drink. (JH)