Sadly, only 500 bottles of the other-worldly Chambertin were produced in 1995 (the importer of record for the United States will receive only 12-18 bottles). It possesses a dark ruby color, attractive scents of roasted dark fruits, grilled meat, underbrush and spices. With an exceptionally ripe, complex, incredibly deep flavors that are filled with red and black berries, this wine has prodigious depth, extraction as well as spectacular length. The tannin is looming behind the fruit. It requires 8-9 years of cellaring, and is capable of lasting 15-20+ years. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Chester, VT; tel. (802) 875-2139.