Chambertin
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Chambertin is Burgundy's most powerful grand cru and the standard by which all Pinot Noir is measured. The 12.9-hectare vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin produces wines of extraordinary concentration, longevity, and complexity — what Gaston Roupnel called 'the most complete wine of Burgundy.' With 3,600 lots at auction averaging $1,033+ per bottle, Chambertin is both iconic and actively traded. Armand Rousseau (2.15 ha) is the reference producer: his Chambertin is among the half-dozen most sought-after Burgundy wines, averaging $1,800–2,500 per bottle. Domaine Leroy (0.51 ha), with biodynamic farming and yields under 15 hl/ha, commands $3,000–5,000. Trapet (1.9 ha), Ponsot (0.75 ha), and DRC (0.51 ha) complete the first tier. Chambertin's soils differ subtly from the adjacent Clos de Bèze: slightly deeper, with active brown clay over Premeaux limestone, producing wine of greater body and power but equal or lesser finesse. Napoleon's reported preference for Chambertin above all other wines — a bottle daily on campaign — cemented its legend.
In the Glass
Chambertin is Burgundy's most imposing red: black cherry, plum, and blackberry with a deep, earthy base of game, truffle, and tobacco. The body is the fullest in the Côte de Nuits — broader than Musigny, more structured than Clos de Vougeot — with a tannic architecture that requires 15–25 years to fully resolve. From Rousseau or Leroy, fully mature Chambertin evolves toward leather, incense, and iron — complex, austere, and undeniably grand.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Domaine Armand Rousseau Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $3,095 | 1,113 |
| Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $467 | 260 |
| Domaine Dujac Domaine Dujac, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $1,996 | 255 |
| Camille Giroud Camille Giroud, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $287 | 154 |
| Domaine Leroy Domaine Leroy, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $7,408 | 137 |
| Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $292 | 83 |
| Nicolas Potel Nicolas Potel, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $336 | 79 |
| Maison Louis Jadot Maison Louis Jadot, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $344 | 64 |
| Joseph Drouhin Joseph Drouhin, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $485 | 61 |
| Domaine Jacques Prieur Domaine Jacques Prieur, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $452 | 50 |
| Olivier Bernstein Olivier Bernstein, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $581 | 49 |
| Domaine Denis Mortet Domaine Denis Mortet, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $1,365 | 47 |
| Henri Boillot Henri Boillot, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $337 | 47 |
| Domaine Louis Latour Cuvee HeritiersGrand Cru | $252 | 45 |
| Domaine Ponsot Cuvee Vieilles VignesGrand Cru | $908 | 38 |
| Bouchard Pere et Fils Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $205 | 37 |
| Frederic Esmonin Frederic Esmonin, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $136 | 31 |
| Camus Pere et Fils Camus Pere et Fils, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $215 | 30 |
| Domaine Tortochot Domaine Tortochot, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $189 | 28 |
| Maison Leroy Maison Leroy, Chambertin Grand CruGrand Cru | $3,972 | 24 |
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