2017 Charmes Chambertin
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Tasting notes
The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has an attractively feisty, potent nose of kirsch, wild strawberry, orange blossom and light white pepper scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, rounded tannin. There is weight and girth to this Charmes-Chambertin but also fine acidity and tension on the finish. Excellent.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru offers up notes of cassis, plums, spices, grilled meat, and raw cocoa. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with decent concentration despite its somewhat angular, chewy profile.
35% whole-bunch fermented. Aged in oak barrels (50% new) for 16 months. Cask sample. Wonderfully layered fruit flavours, from cherry to redcurrant to rhubarb, and shimmering with acidic zest. Extra-long finish reveals the potential here. A powerhouse, yet with fine detail too. (RH)
About the producer
Although the Bichot family settled in the region in 1350, Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot. Today the producer is one of Burgundy’s most respected, making wines from both its own vineyards and with purchased fruit.