2005 Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Les Baudes 1er Cru
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From just below Bonnes Mares, a 2005 Chambolle-Musigny Les Baudes exudes a candied yet at the same time faintly tart cherry and black raspberry character, with sage, sassafras and resin overtones very reminiscent of its Grand Cru neighbor, and a silky, refined texture to a palate that, however, never lacks for brightness. Chartreuse-like and red-fruited, the finish here resembles an elixir, yet with persistent freshness of fruit, the pungency of herbs and a faint nip of white pepper offering counterpoint. Sharing expanded wine-making facilities with her husband, Louis Boillot, Gislaine Barthod continues to render some of the purest, most expressively fruity and consistently excellent as well as ageworthy Pinots in Burgundy. All but the Bourgogne and village Chambolle – recently assembled in tank – were tasted from barrel. Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good ruby-red. Musky aromas of black cherry and crushed stone. Dense and suave, with black cherry and mineral flavors complicated by a peppery, herbal quality that reminded me of Bonnes-Mares. A tightly wound, sharply delineated, solid wine with terrific inner-mouth energy. With its powerful spine and classically dry, firm finish, this comes across as a bit youthfully austere, but it benefits from the characteristic volume of the vintage.
Quite dark. Low-key nose but very fine yet juicy fruit on the palate. Very fine tannins, solid stuff. Lovely freshness, very clean. But wait. (JR)
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A Burgundy icon and definitive voice of Chambolle-Musigny, crafting ethereal Pinot Noir with crystalline precision.