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Score 90+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Mar 2013

Good deep red. Wild, musky aromas of redcurrant, plum and smoke. Sweet and penetrating wine, but with a strong impression of acidity giving it an almost brutal character today. A wine of force but distinctly tough. Finishes with serious, clenched tannins and a suggestion of bitterness. This is usually a standout cuvee here but I wanted more sweetness of fruit and pliancy. Hints at some hydric stress.

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Critic scores
92
92/100

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94
92-95/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

90
90+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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92 - 95 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92-95/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jan 2012

(true Charmes, according to assistant winemaker Eric Germain): Red-ruby. Cherry, flowers and sweet oak on the nose. A seamless, sappy, fresh wine with terrific sucrosite . Silky and fresh, with no heaviness. In fact, this offers outstanding finesse for Chames. Finishes lively, fresh, firm and long, with a note of chocolate.

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Vincent Girardin
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Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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