2020 Domaine Hubert Lignier Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

VN 97 JG 95 WA 94 DC 92
VN 97

Vinous, December 2021

(95-97 points) The 2010 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cr, which comes from purchased fruit, has a 1011e more complexify than the Chorales-Chamber., perhaps a touch more mineral,. and floraly. The palate is very well balanced...
JG 95

View From The Cellar, November 2021

The 2020 Griotte-Chambertin from Domaine Lignier is another excellent bottle in the making. The nose jumps from the glass in a beautifully sappy combination of red and black cherries, grilled meats, dark chocolate, a fine...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2022

(92-94 points) Supple and seamless, the 2020 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru (négoce) bursts with aromas of orange rind, cassis, peonies, sweet spices and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with melting...
DC 92

Decanter, November 2021

Bright, forward plummy fruit which has appropriate floral and mineral notes within a texture which is firm and fresh. Purchased fruit from 50-year-old vines in Griotte - 2014 was the first vintage for Lignier. Although...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Nuits
Appellation Gevrey Chambertin
Sub-appellation Griotte Chambertin
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Domaine Hubert & Laurent Lignier Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is a Pinot Noir from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region in Gevrey Chambertin. This wine, produced by Domaine Hubert Lignier, is bottled with a cork closure and carries an alcohol content of 13.5%.

This vintage has garnered positive attention from several notable wine reviewers. Decanter awarded it a score of 92, describing it as having "bright, forward plummy fruit" with "appropriate floral and mineral notes" and a texture that is "firm and fresh." They noted that while the wine is vinified with care, it "seems to lack a bit of the frisson of some wines in this cellar."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate was more generous, scoring the wine between 92-94 points. They praised the 2020 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru for being "supple and seamless," with aromas of "orange rind, cassis, peonies, sweet spices, and rose petals." The review highlighted its "medium to full-bodied" nature, "layered and velvety" texture, melting tannins, and a "long, perfumed finish."

Vinous gave the wine an outstanding score of 97 points, noting its complexity and balance. The review mentioned that the wine, sourced from purchased fruit, has a "touch more mineral and floral" elements compared to other wines in the portfolio. The palate was described as "very well balanced with a sensual texture" and a "fine bead of acidity." They admired the wine's finish, which "fans out and makes an impression."

John Gilman from View From The Cellar also praised the wine highly, awarding it 95 points. He described the nose as a "beautifully sappy combination" of red and black cherries, grilled meats, dark chocolate, and other complex aromas. On the palate, Gilman found the wine to be "full-bodied, focused" with "lovely depth at the core," and noted its "fine mineral drive and grip," along with "seamless, ripe tannins" leading to a "long, tangy and complex finish."

Overall, the 2020 Domaine Hubert & Laurent Lignier Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru has been well-received, with reviewers highlighting its complex aromas, balanced palate, and long finish. It stands as a promising bottle in any wine collection.