Domaine Perrot-Minot

Chambertin Grand Cru (Vieilles Vignes)

Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin

2019

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2022-2043

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2022-2043).

In 2026 this 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru sits in early peak, young and tightly wound but already rewarding. The drinking window opened in 2020, and the wine entered its long peak in 2022 that runs all the way to 2043, so you are at the leading edge of its prime rather than chasing it. Hard decline does not arrive until 2052. Right now the fruit is dense and primary, the firm tannins still have grip, and the structure is built for the long haul. You can pour a bottle today with a generous decant, but the smart move is to hold the bulk and let the mid-window years from roughly 2030 onward unfold the secondary complexity.

Related vintages

The ‘19 Chambertin Grand Cru (Vieilles Vignes).

A dense, old-vine 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Perrot-Minot, deep in early peak with decades of cellaring ahead.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

This is a powerful, brooding expression of the Chambertin hill, built on very old vines and the concentration of the warm 2019 vintage. The nose leads with dense black cherry, crushed stone, and toasted spice, layered with the mineral lift that marks the grand cru. On the palate the body is full and weighty (8 of 10), packed with depth rather than width, and the firm but ripe tannins (8 of 10) frame the fruit without drying it out. Bright, well-knit acidity (7 of 10) keeps the whole thing lifted and aimed forward, carrying a long, stony, mineral finish that lingers well past the fruit. There is real flesh here from the old-vine sap, yet it stays precise and polished rather than heavy. Give it air now or the patience it deserves, and the black-fruit core will slowly cede ground to earth, truffle, and dried-rose nuance.

The 2019 vintage

2019 was a hot, dry growing season in the Cote de Nuits, with two short blasts of extreme heat at the end of June and the end of July and a north wind before the harvest that concentrated the berries further. The result is non-juicy, deeply concentrated grapes that gave ripe, structured reds with dark black-fruit flavors, velvety but firm tannins, and, unusually for such a warm year, acidity that held rather than collapsing. Wine Spectator rated the 2019 Cote de Nuits reds 97 and Classic, citing concentrated, complex, ageworthy reds with excellent structure. It is a vintage to drink or hold.

About Domaine Perrot-Minot

Domaine Perrot-Minot is a Morey-Saint-Denis estate led by Christophe Perrot-Minot, who took the reins in 1993 and built a precise, polished style on exceptionally old-vine fruit, with parcels averaging around 65 years and some past 100. He neither fines nor filters, favoring gentle handling and natural expression over heavy intervention. This Chambertin Vieilles Vignes draws on very old vines on the grand cru hill, which is the source of its density and depth.

From the cellar: pair with

Roast duck breast with black cherry and juniper jus

The full body (8 of 10) stands up to the rich, fatty duck, while the firm tannins (8 of 10) cut through the skin and the fruit echoes the cherry in the sauce.

Braised short ribs with wild mushrooms

The bright acidity (7 of 10) lifts the deep braise and refreshes the palate, and the firm tannins (8 of 10) grip the unctuous meat without being overwhelmed by its richness.

Roasted squab with truffle and Puy lentils

This grand cru's weight (body 8 of 10) matches the gamey squab, the acidity (7 of 10) frames the earthy truffle and lentils, and the firm tannins (8 of 10) carry the savory depth into the long finish.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 60-64F (16-18C)
Decanting: Decant 90 minutes to 2 hours. At this young, early-peak stage the firm tannins (8 of 10) and dense old-vine fruit are still tightly wound, and extended air opens the black cherry, crushed stone, and toasted spice while softening the grip. For bottles opened closer to mid-window, a 45 to 60 minute decant is enough.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

Track this bottle Read the Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin guide

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Frequently Asked

When should I drink this 2019 Perrot-Minot Chambertin?

It is drinkable now in 2026 and sits in early peak, but its long peak runs to 2043. You can enjoy a bottle today with a generous decant; the reward grows if you hold the bulk into the 2030s, when secondary earth and truffle notes emerge. Hard decline is not expected until 2052.

Should I decant this wine, and for how long?

Yes. At this young stage decant 90 minutes to 2 hours. The firm tannins (8 of 10) and dense old-vine fruit are tightly wound, and extended air opens the black cherry, crushed stone, and toasted spice while easing the grip. Closer to mid-window, 45 to 60 minutes is plenty.

What food pairs best with this Chambertin Grand Cru?

Reach for rich, savory dishes that meet its weight and grip: roast duck breast with cherry jus, braised short ribs with wild mushrooms, or roasted squab with truffle and lentils. The full body, firm tannins, and bright acidity all want fat and umami to play against.

How long can I cellar this wine, and should I hold it?

Hold it. This grand cru is built for the long haul, with a peak window running 2022 to 2043 and hard decline only around 2052. Gevrey-Chambertin grand cru Pinot Noir typically peaks 12 to 25 years from vintage, and Le Chambertin is among the longest-lived, so patience pays here. Store at 55F on its side.

What should I open next in a similar style?

Stay on the grand cru hill with the [2019 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru](/wines/domaine-armand-rousseau/chambertin-grand-cru/2019) for a benchmark comparison. To go wider, browse the [Burgundy cellar guide](/wines/region/burgundy) for cellaring windows across the region, or explore more [Pinot Noir wines](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir) in the same structural family.