2002 Domaine Leroy Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru
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The 2002 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes has a lucid color. The nose sprints from the blocks with lively bing cherry, mulberry and black truffle scents, perhaps a little more loose-knit than I expected yet still exuding charm. The palate is very well balanced, quite evolved compared to Lalou Bize-Leroy's other 2002s with a gravel-tinged, slightly ferrous nose . While it does not possess the complexity of its peers, this is simply a delicious, warm-hearted Chambolle-Musigny to drink now and over the next 5-10 years. Tasted January 2016.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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According to Madame Leroy, her 2002 Chambolle-Musigny Charmes “reminds me of the 1964.” Its aromatic profile is hugely floral, displaying copious quantities of violet-infused cherries. A wonderful wine of purity and detail, it is medium-bodied, elegant, and displays flavors of roses, violets, cherries, as well as raspberries. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014. Note: This estate’s 2002s are not yet released. The above estimate is based on the prices of the 2001s, taking into account that the dollar has significantly dropped. Importers include: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; and Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100
Good deep red-ruby. Musky aromas of black raspberry and smoke. Sweet, fat and rich; a very ripe, solid style of Chambolle with complex flavors of raspberry, minerals, mocha and underbrush. Finishes very long and ripe, with tannins covered in fruit.
About the producer
For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.