2008 Perrot Minot Chambertin-Clos de B̬ze Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes

Rose petal, licorice, cassis, and game scent the Perrot-Minot 2008 Chambertin Clos De Beze Vieilles Vignes, then expansively rush to saturate every corner of the mouth, to the accompaniment of peat, chalk, and crushed stone. A tartness of berry skin and pronounced salinity lend invigoration to a resonant, nearly indelible finish. This demands patience. Perhaps revisit it in 6 years and in any case expect it to remain formidable for 20 or more. Whether it will acquire any sense of elegance I am not sure, but it will almost certainly reveal further complexity. Cellar this for 6-8 years and plan on a subsequent decade of high performance. (DS)