2016 Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Bright ruby-red. Aromas of black raspberry, mint and coffee torrefaction suggest a fairly wide range of ripeness. Juicy and intense but a bit youthfully clenched, showing subtle saline minerality but little in the way of easy sweetness. Finishes with good length but the wine's firm spine of tannins and medicinal reserve suggest that it will need at least a few years of cellaring upon release.

The 2016 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes has one of the better aromatics out of the three Chambolle premier crus that I tasted from the domaine—this one is much more refined and elegant, showing more joie de vivre. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannin, well-judged acidity and a tang of orange rind and spice that enliven the finish. This is worth seeking out.

The 2016 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes has one of the better aromatics out of the three Chambolle premier crus that I tasted from the domaine—this one is much more refined and elegant, showing more joie de vivre. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannin, well-judged acidity and a tang of orange rind and spice that enliven the finish. This is worth seeking out. Dec 2017, www.robertparker.com