The Wine
Jacky Truchot Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2003
Profile:
In 1937, Charmes-Chambertin was classified as a grand cru site, producing fresher, lighter styles of wines, which are best consumed at an earlier age. The region is planted with Pinot Noir, producing some of the softer red wines from Gevrey-Chambertin's stretch of grand cru vineyards.
Truchot was a legendary winemaker at the era with Henri Jayer, known for being a minimal-intervention producer which garnered a reputation for lightweight but aromatic and beguiling Pinot Noir wines.
After vinifying 26 vintages, Truchot ended with his fine 2005 vintage, selling all except one of his vineyards to David Duband, an old-fashioned, arch-traditionalist winemaker. The style of the wines is classic, with considerable elegance and refinement with subtle yet numerous tannins.
Tasting Notes: Extremely pure and fragrant. It is incredible that the earthy notes can be made in such an elegant and clean style. It kept changing all night. The aromas were open and close. It showed new flavors every time it opened up. Started with earthy and fruity to more savory notes then ended up with a superb yakiniku note. It was such a once in a lifetime experience.
Wine Facts
- producer: Jacky Truchot
- varietal: Pinot Noir
- country: France
- vintage: 2003
- region: Burgundy
- size: 750ml
The Collector
Vincent LeeManaged Inventory client since 2022.“I heard about Jacky Truchot from a friend who mentioned that his wines are most similar in style to Henri Jayer’s. My first impression was that the style was so different from most Burgundian wines I’ve tasted. It was so earthy yet pure and clean. I was hooked and now a huge fan!”
My first impression was that the style was so different from most Burgundian wines I’ve tasted. It was so earthy yet pure and clean.
The Commentary
Karl Kellar
I’m a sucker for Truchot but I really don’t see how this wine could be any better. A little darker than usual for Truchot, but still light colored. At its peak but should drink well for the next 20 years. Great nose, beautiful balance, very elegant but certainly not lightweight. Very complex, more red fruit than dark, some vanilla. Plenty of sweet fruit which is the hallmark of Truchot. Very long finish, it just went on and on. If this isn’t, I’d like to taste a better wine.
