December 4, 2021 - 9th of 12, opened 2 hours, perfect cork and level, on a par with bottle noted in Oct 16 and much better than Nov 19 bottle, as ever in this vintage it's about whether there is enough fruit left to balance acidity and tannins of vintage.....a good one here, fruit tending to plum, no rush on this showing. F (17.5).
November 13, 2019 - 8th of 12, pnp, perfect cork and level, much more attractive on nose than palate, just too angular and lean and mean without the generosity of fruit to compensate the vintage's acidity, drink up as I can't see this improving. Still VG+ (16.5).
December 14, 2018 - 7th of 12, CORKED and undrinkable.
October 19, 2016 - 6th of 12, decanted 20 minutes, perfect cork and level, browning and lightening mid red; classy and complex bouquet, red fruit driven, sous bois, touch of meat and spice; medium bodied, attractive flavour profile, long and persistent, nice acid lift, just lacking a bit of the roundness and concentration of the Charmes-Chambertin of last week, so just a tad pinched and austere, no rush needed to drink. F nevertheless (17.5).
February 27, 2016 - Decent fill but a bit cloudy in appearance as it splashed into the decanter. A bit worried until I get my first whiff. Ahhh, now this is why we love chambolle musigny. Just a beautiful, sensual perfume. I believe this is my first Combe d'Orveau, but we are certainly in chambolle land. It had been a great day on a number of fronts, and I really wanted this to be a spectacular bottle, paired with a fairly simple grilled chicken and peppers. Alas it was not to be, as the mouth just could not live up to the nose. Red fruits (raspberry) and wet hay. Nicely balanced and integrated, with a soft mouthfeel, but not much complexity. Did not really change over the course of 2-3 hours. Not really in decline, but I suspect well into middle age. Drink up.
December 19, 2015 - On the nose, some high toned fruit of cherries and black cherries, slatey minerals, and only a little bit of damp earth. Initially sour cherry and more dark earth and funk/barnyard on the nose but blew off and turned into more elegant Chambolle perfume of ripe red cherries, drying cranberries, and some spice including cinnamon. More of all of the above on palate with nice soily minerals in addition the the developed cherry fruit. Some spicy coffee grounds present as well.
April 2, 2013 - 5th of 12, notes fine or better, then on improving trend, baked damsons and meat, complex, classy, nice acid lift, long and persistent, mature but long life expected. Fine (17.5/20).
November 19, 2011 - Wonderful wine in perfect condition for current drinking.
January 30, 2010 - Very dark red fruit, raspberry, cranberry and cherry. Damp wood and pungent nose complexity. The tannins are nearly gone and the acidity balances the fruit nicely. Lots of finesse here. Long finish. This one performed beyond its pedigree.