Frederic Esmonin

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir

9.219 ratings

9.16 pro ratings

Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.3

1996..... it was sublime.

1996..... it was sublime.

Mar 8th, 2017

Founder and Proprietor Sojourn Cellars

8.6

One giant toothpick. Massive wood tannins.

One giant toothpick. Massive wood tannins.

Feb 6th, 2016

9.4

Everything you are hoping for.

Everything you are hoping for.

Jan 26th, 2022

9.3

In magnum.

In magnum.

Aug 18th, 2021

9.3

Great condition - strong fruit and earthy/powerful mid. Big crowd pleaser!

Great condition - strong fruit and earthy/powerful mid. Big crowd pleaser!

Sep 9th, 2018

8.5

Very rustic, not on the delicate side

Very rustic, not on the delicate side

Nov 22nd, 2016

10

One of the greatest burgs I've had in years!

One of the greatest burgs I've had in years!

Oct 11th, 2015

8.5

Muscular, not my favorite

Muscular, not my favorite

Mar 1st, 2014

David Goldmuntz

9.3

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

May 8th, 2017

Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.5

Jeffrey had this 9 years ago

Jeffrey had this 9 years ago

Feb 1st, 2015