2021 Domaine Launay Horiot, Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru 1x75cl

Neal Martin 93

The 2021 Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru has a strict, stony and quite austere nose in the positive sense of that word. There is fruit here-damsons-yet it is tightly coiled and will require time to unfold. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Very well-judged acidity, focused with neatly integrated oak, builds in the mouth towards a seductive but classical finish with hints of cracked black pepper and clove that linger on the aftertaste. Atypical for the vintage insofar as it seems to come from a warmer season. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. [Neal Martin, 01/10/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2052