It takes a while to open up in the glass. Very structured and robust with soil, minerals, dried meat, cinnamon, darkish red fruit and tea leave. Good length and density but just missing the sweetness to be universally-friendly. It is broad and masculine. In terms of style, it is similar to 90 Hubert Lignier CDLR.
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In my books Charmes is often one of the weakest GC in Cotes de Nuits and the description of it just being a charming, pretty wine frequently applies. This bottle, however, is a clear exception. A perfectly ready, singing Burgundy, with red velvety roses and a little hoisin notes, a bit of umami and ripeness coming through after the initial floral opening. Beautifully delicate and pure. Maybe not as long as some other GCs of the same vintage. A perfect Xmas celebration wine for us.
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Burg Dinner with Friends (RPM Steak - Chicago IL): Fully mature black fruit with lots of cooked mushroom character, meaty spice and leather notes. Less powerful than the typical 1990 Grand Cru from Gevrey, but a very elegant and nuanced finish. Very enjoyable.
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Drank at Per Se. Great color, deep and not fading. Wonderful, complete nose. Still has deeper fruit plus the furry funky deliciousness of a great older Grand Cru
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10/13/2021 - Burgnick Likes this wine: 92 Points
It takes a while to open up in the glass. Very structured and robust with soil, minerals, dried meat, cinnamon, darkish red fruit and tea leave. Good length and density but just missing the sweetness to be universally-friendly. It is broad and masculine. In terms of style, it is similar to 90 Hubert Lignier CDLR.
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12/26/2020 - steinersing wrote: 97 Points
Charmes-Chambertain Dugat 1990.
In my books Charmes is often one of the weakest GC in Cotes de Nuits and the description of it just being a charming, pretty wine frequently applies. This bottle, however, is a clear exception. A perfectly ready, singing Burgundy, with red velvety roses and a little hoisin notes, a bit of umami and ripeness coming through after the initial floral opening. Beautifully delicate and pure. Maybe not as long as some other GCs of the same vintage. A perfect Xmas celebration wine for us.
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4/8/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote: 93 Points
Burg Dinner with Friends (RPM Steak - Chicago IL): Fully mature black fruit with lots of cooked mushroom character, meaty spice and leather notes. Less powerful than the typical 1990 Grand Cru from Gevrey, but a very elegant and nuanced finish. Very enjoyable.
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8/27/2015 - BradE wrote:
Three Nights In San Juan; 8/27/2015-8/29/2015: Dark fruits. Brooding. Haunting. Very nice.
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5/31/2014 - Kbrumback wrote: 93 Points
Drank at Per Se. Great color, deep and not fading. Wonderful, complete nose. Still has deeper fruit plus the furry funky deliciousness of a great older Grand Cru
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