2014 Domaine Perrot-Minot Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau Cuvée Ultra Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru
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(vinified entirely with whole clusters, but Perrot-Minot removed the main stalk--i. e. , the peduncle --of each cluster in order to get a more floral character in the wine without obvious herbacity; all of the following wines were "de-structured" in the same way): Deep, unevolved aromas of dark fruits, licorice, flowers, menthol and spearmint oil. Densely packed and powerful, showing terrific energy and minty lift to the flavors of dark raspberry and menthol complicated by smoky soil tones. Boasts grand cru dimension for the year, finishing with big but thoroughly ripe tannins and terrific mineral thrust and grip. The wine's energy, structure and medicinal reserve suggest it will age very slowly.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 2014 Chambolle Musigny 1Er Cru les Combes d'Orveau Cuvée Ultra has a clean and precise, detailed nose with blackberry and apple blossom, slightly Morey-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin. It continues that Morey theme - reserved and a little austere, good substance but not showing that typical roundness one usually associates with Chambolle. Still, it is a well crafted wine but it will need 3-4 years in bottle.