2016 Olivier Bernstein Chambolle-Musigny Les Lavrottes 1er Cru
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Tasting notes
(no frost here): Healthy dark red. Aromas of raspberry, rose petal and musky espresso convey a noble reduction. Then pure, juicy and penetrating on the palate, boasting terrific inner-mouth floral precision and lift. Finishes firmly tannic but not at all dry, with a piquant hint of black pepper.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
50% whole bunch, 100% new oak, half from Fontainebleu and half from Jupilles (Chassin is the cooper). Barrel sample. Lifted and like an essence of Chambolle. So sweet and dense but with the perfume of a Chambolle. Lots of acid and tannin again but you can see the village stamp. Really quite rich. He allows a bit of reduction at this stage. Then lots of air just before bottling. Marked acidity and lots of matter. Pretty aggressive and in your face for the moment. Drying finish. (JR)
About the producer
Olivier Bernstein is among the most successful producers in Burgundy, setting the bar high for the growing number of micro-négociants in the region by producing wines that compete with those of the Côte d’Or’s finest domaines.