Jean-Claude Belland, Chambertin Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2005

($150, VOS Selections): Although located in Santenay in the Cote de Beaune, Belland owns a small portion–less than an acre–of the grand cru vineyard, Chambertin.  His 2005 has the earthy and leathery notes atop red and black fruit flavors that make Chambertin so alluring.  It gets more impressive as it sits in the glass.  Long and elegant, it wows you with finesse, not sheer power, although there’s plenty of that as well. 90 Michael Apstein Jul 8, 2008