2016 Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes
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Tasting notes
Bright dark red. Sappy aromas of black cherry, minerals and menthol lifted by a floral topnote. Concentrated and fine-grained, offering a captivating combination of savory minerality and high-pitched rose petal and violet notes. The tannins here are firm-edged but this wine has the balance to evolve slowly and gracefully. "The balance of a tiny crop is always a question mark," Barthod agreed, but here the tannins appear to be adequately enrobed by the wine's sappy fruit.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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There are two barrels of the 2016 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes, one in a new barrel and then racked into a two-year old, the other remaining in a two-year-old barrel for the entirety of its élevage. This offers one of the most enticing aromatics from the domaine with beautifully defined wild strawberry, redcurrant and mineral scents, orange zest joining the fray after a few moments. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine line of acidity, commendable density with a precise finish. Excellent.
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