2018 Domaine Anne et Hervé Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots

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  5/27/2023 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 90 Points

  2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Chatelots planted firmly in the center of the appellation with Comblanchien Limestone pushing the minerality of the wine front and center allowing for both immediate enjoyment welcomed by the fleshy mouthfeel but also a treasure if held for a bit longer in the cellar. Hold for 1-2 more years before fully enjoying this primary stage - then longer for full development.

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  7/14/2021 - csimm wrote: 94 Points

  A Chambolle that delivers both acidic energy and a dark, somewhat brooding, depth (eventually). This particular bottle was followed over the course of a few weeks with a Coravin. The first hits of the fresh bottle were extremely tight and torqued-up, with the tannic structure and quivering acidity putting pressure on the fruit, which was desperately trying to surface. In the glass with some air, the balled-up core began to open up slightly with black cherry and bark notes. However, the back end never fully stretched itself out, becoming clipped and constrained on the stubborn finish.
  
  Over the course of over two weeks, I sampled this a few times before finally popping the cork. With a small amount of swirling in a large Zalto Burgundy glass, this blossomed into a deeply pitched and complex profile of black and red raspberry, black cherry, bark, underbrush, purple plum, pine needles, spice, Baker's chocolate, and cassis. This 2018 was similar to the 2017 version, but with a bit more heft (and maybe even a touch of hedonism here). Finishes full and smooth but light on its feet with beautiful freshness.
  
  Perhaps a bit less comparative raw intensity overall than the 2018 Sentiers VV, with this Chatelots adding a little more of a teddy bear love hug on the tail than the Sentiers.
  
  If you're looking for a cranberry water and citrus rind experience, it won't be here. The contour of these Sigaut Chambolles veer more toward darker succulence and sappiness. 94+ points. Hold for a few years.

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