April 2, 2023 - Over extracted, secondary fermentation, there is nothing I like about this wine.
February 8, 2023 - I'm delighted to see the more recent reviews recognizing that this is indeed a very pleasant drink. That said, my last bottle of 6 had an odd "off" note, that perplexed me and made me lower my assessment of this wine. I simply can't imagine this wine is in decline. It's still far too young for that. But not to worry. If you have this, you possess a very enjoyable drink, and one I imagine you purchased at what has now made this a bargain drink.
October 19, 2022 - Tasted blind in tasting including Xavier94, I defer to his excellent note; thoroughly secondary in fast-track development; hint of brett, almost Rhône-ish, slightly poopy; reportedly sourced from Camus. 93+
October 17, 2022 - I have only ever had a very small handful of these wines but this Charmes was quite charming with a very developed nose (already) of leather, smoke and game with rhubarb, soil notes,incense, tea spice and a meaty/bacon fat quality- very Gevrey but no one would imagine this to be an ‘09, already. Gentle, soft tannin, with juicy acidity in the form of an orange zest note, again, common in much more devleloped wine. Very enjoyable but a bit on a fast track for ‘09 Grand Cru!! We all liked the aromatic detail. 94!
June 2, 2021 - Massive improvement. Smoky nose, a hint of menthol. Tannins are present but receding. Lacks complexity. Structure is quite fine.
April 25, 2021 - So many ugly, ugly reviews. I bought a dozen, then after an uninspiring first bottle, auctioned 6. Now I regret that. Maybe i''m being too uncritical, but after drinking roughly 4000 red burgundies over the past ten years, I can safely say this is a very nice Charmes, sourced from the very best spot within that vineyard. My last several of this were an easy 94; soft, silken, yes, lacking in complexity to go higher, yet lovely stuff. And at half the price of more renowned producers. A terrific value.
March 27, 2020 - Changes character after 3 hours decant. Really nice then but needs this long to get past the tingly tongue taste. At 4 hours is even better. Colour is less bricked too
March 4, 2019 - Reductive with a little spritz. Smells like Mentholatum. Everything I look for in Grand Cru burgundy. Dumped after forcing down a glass.
December 21, 2018 - Much friendlier now than my note from a year and a half ago indicates. Still reductive, sour, and oaky on the first night but it softened into a more elegant portrayal by breakfast ;)
I think it is still holding back some and I should not have sold it so short in my prior comments. Of course, every bottle and every cork is a crapshoot with MI. 4+11+17+8= 90
February 12, 2018 - I feel I was a little too eager to try this wine as it felt very young and a bit tight but make no mistake, this is a Grand Cru through and through. Loved its palate presence, and its long finish. Beautiful nose full of black fruit laced with sandalwood. Loved it.