99 Damoy Chapelle Chambertin

WINE TALK
1

I was floored last night tasting the 99 Damoy Chapelle Chambertin blind at a friend’s house. The wine was gorgeous. Detailed. Wonderful texture.

I had some early 90’s Damoy’s from a friend and really didn’t care for them. I vowed to leave that producer alone.

When did this style change?

I understand the winemaker really doesn’t enjoy wine but is a family member. How do you make wine like this without being passionate?

I was really surprised. Any information here is appreciated. Damoy has huge holdings in Chambertin if I remember.

Cheers.

2

I have started buying Damoy in recent vintages. Chet Kern had written some glowing things about them and then I found some 99’s at a reasonable price afew years ago.

3

I had a few old Damoys at Berns and loved them. Tried some from the early '90s and like you Don I was disappointed. I did see some very good reviews for more recent vintages but don’t know what changed. I’m also interested in learning more so hopefully someone with knowledge will chime in.

4

93 was a breakout year for Damoy.
alan

5

Alan, was this due to anything specific? Have they been on the right track since 93?

6

don’t know specifics–just know that they underperformed prior and, suddenly, 93 was a great year and available pretty cheap. Maybe Burghound or another can opine on a winemaker change or something . . .
alan

7

Reading from BH…it looks like Pierre took over the vineyards in 1992.

8

Oh…and I tasted the 05 Chambertin and I think this will be an incredible wine!

9

The '05 is really good. Has anyone had anything from '08 or '09?

10

Thanks for the note Don. Their 99 Beze is also very smart.
Best Regards
Jeremy