As expected from the most acclaimed vineyard in the village (it did append its name), the wine has a majesty from its combination of dark fruit and minerals, all atop a suave, yet firm, texture. It shows the wonderful complexity of Burgundy: Les Duresses, on the same slope as La Chapelle (but facing southeast as opposed to La Chapelle’s more southern exposure) imbues more finesse and elegance, along with more structure, to the wine. Same grape, same slope, same winemaking, yet different wines. Hard to know which is “better.” Frankly, I would put some of each in a cellar.
Michael Apstein – August 26, 2026