2013 Charmes Chambertin
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Tasting notes
Deep red-ruby. Black cherry and dark berries on the backward nose. Concentrated and densely packed, with dark fruit and saline mineral flavors conveying an impression of brooding power. Much tighter and more masculine than the showy 2014 version, but these tannins are ripe and sweet. The juicy finish displays lovely lift and length. Excellent aging potential here.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Remoissenet's 2013 Charmes-Chambertin is striking, but my sense is that it is only showing a hint of its potential today. New leather and smoke meld into dark blue/purplish fruit in a decidedly powerful Charmes. Rose petal, lavender, spice and mint notes develop later, but the overall impression is of a taut Charmes that is going to need time to fully come together. The Charmes was the last wine to finish its malo, so its showing here is not at all surprising.
The 2013 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, which is one of the domaine wines from Remoissenet and picked up the wooden spoon in terms of finishing its malolactic, has a perfumed and floral bouquet that is well defined and pure. The palate is fresh and crisp with a tingle of white pepper and orange peel. There is good density here, a focused and tense Charmes-Chambertin with good length, reminiscent of the outstanding 2011. Excellent.
About the producer
Remoissenet Père & Fils operates both as a wine domaine and négociant, having access to some of Burgundy’s finest vineyards either directly or via some rather prestigious connections.