David Duband Charmes-Chambertin 2020

David Duband Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a masterclass in modern Burgundian winemaking, seamlessly blending old-vine concentration with ethereal finesse. Sourced from exceptionally old Pinot Noir vines—with an average age of nearly a century—in the prestigious Côte de Nuits, this bottling exemplifies vigneron David Duband’s signature approach: organic viticulture, significant whole-cluster fermentation, and minimal new oak. The result is a Grand Cru of immense purity and perfume, unburdened by heavy cellar manipulation and deeply reflective of its prime Gevrey-Chambertin terroir.

In the glass, it reveals an alluring, highly complex bouquet of crushed dark cherries, red plums, and wild strawberries, layered with lift notes of dried rose petals, licorice, star anise, and subtle forest floor. On the palate, the wine strikes a breathtaking balance between sheer volume and weightless grace. A dense core of dark berry fruit and savory spice is framed by fine, chalky, silk-like tannins and a vibrant line of natural acidity. The inclusion of stem-fermentation adds structural tension and an aromatic top-note that carries into a soaring, minute-long finish.