Hubert Lignier Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 (1.5L)

92+ VM / 91-94 BH

(the first vintage for this wine at Lignier; from totally destemmed fruit): Palish bright red. Very subtle scents of raspberry, blood orange and rose petal. Juicy, penetrating, stony wine with urgent, high-pitched red berry and mineral intensity of flavor and an impression of weightlessness. Not a large or thick wine--in fact quite different in style from Lignier's estate bottlings, and clearly less ripe than the Clos de la Roche--but shows lover inner-mouth tension and length. The grower does the harvest here but Lignier vinifies the grapes.- Stephen Tanzer – Vinous Media

Tasting note: An admirably pure, airy and very cool nose presents aromas of various red fruit, earth, floral and spice scents that are even more elegant and refined than those of the Les St. Georges. Moreover, this sense of refinement continues onto the intense, delicious and balanced flavors that culminate in a delicious, stony and moderately austere finish where a hint of bitter cherry arises. This is not especially dense but it is classy and I really like the overall balance as well as the heightened sense of refinement. Allen Meadows - Burghound