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2008 Chambertin Grand Cru

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Chambertin

Burgundy

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Vintages
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"A lot of selection was necessary in 2008 to eliminate rotten grapes," said David Rossignol, "but we felt it was critical to wait for better ripeness." The fruit was ultimately picked with potential alcohol ranging from 11.9% to 12.6%, and the wines were chaptalized by 0.5 to 1.0 degree. Cold weather during the harvest (there was actually frost on the morning of October 4) delayed the start of the fermentations by seven or eight days, according to Nicolas Rossignol. The Rossignols destem their fruit 100% but don't crush it. They expected to bottle the 2008s early "to preserve fruit." My notes omit the 2008 Combottes, Corbeaux and Cherbaudes, as these wines had just been racked. (Represented by Richard Malcomson, Beaune, France; imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; New France Wine Company, St. Paul, MN; and Potomac Selections, Landover, MD) Also recommended: Gevrey-Chambertin Combottes (86).