2022 David Duband Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy

Mid purple. There is immediate nobility on the nose, terroir trumping vinification easily. David has crafted a gorgeous expression, showing the more feminine side of Chambertin in the aromatics but with a virile backbone as well. Perhaps front loaded, yet very long and so graceful for a wine of this power. Drink from 2032-2040+.

96-98 points Jasper Morris MW insideburgundy.com

Regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy, David Duband took over his family domaine a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting with very small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to his portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis.

Known for his commitment to organic practices and a minimal-intervention approach, aiming to express the terroir’s purity and character. Duband took over his family’s vineyards in the 1990s and has since garnered respect for his finesse-driven style, particularly with his Grand Cru wines. The Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir reflects his dedication to producing wines that capture the power and refinement of Burgundy’s most revered vineyards.

In recent years David has adapted his work in both the vineyards and cellars and in the last few years is producing wines with not only remarkable finesse and detail but also exhilarating intensity and freshness. Working organically in the vineyards and with low levels of S02 in the cellar he also uses a relatively high percentage of whole bunch ferment and a low percentage of new oak for ageing and this is adapted to each wine as it needs. This results in wines of striking purity with fabulous depth and intensity without sacrificing the details of the origins of each parcel of grapes. These are wines showing terroir and the soil signature of the fruit for each parcel above all else. These are wines that are built to age classically and gracefully.