2020 Chambolle Musigny Les Sentiers
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The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers 1er Cru is much more low-key than its peers, with quite a bit of reduction and a light briny element. This opens nicely in the glass, whereas others seem to deteriorate a little. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet black fruit, rich and generous, though like others, it needs more tension and grip on the black olive-tinged finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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From old vines at the top of the vineyard. Rich dense black purple. The nose is fresher but restrained. Some roses and peonies here as well as red fruit. A good kernel of dark intensive cherry fruit, light tannins and some acidity to finish. Balanced and full of energy. Tasted: December 2021
Earthy and spicy aromas of fresh and bright red and dark berries complement the highly energetic and beautifully detailed flavors that exude an appealing bead of minerality on the lingering, youthfully austere and balanced finale. This bitter pit fruit-inflected effort will need to add depth to merit the upper-end of my projected range. (90-92)/2030+