Tasted at the Denis Mortet Chambertin vertical, the 2001 Chambertin Grand Cru is rather oaky on the nose like the 2000, hints of cooked meat, wild mushroom coming through, a little incense, just a little static at the moment. Fortunately, the palate is much better. It has a freshness and vitality about it that is very appealing, blood orange and citrus fruit injecting life here. It gently builds in the mouth and while it does not possess the detail of recent vintages, I noticed how it improved in the glass, gaining more and more harmony and delineation. A fine Pinot Noir if not a great Chambertin. Tasted January 2016.