April 10, 2024 - Tasted over 3 hrs, edition 1 (of 6) of 2014 Bertheau horizontal
-semi-translucent med dark red mild bricking
-gently perfumed floral red fruit faint sweet sous bois
-med+ acidity races in on the finish to cut through an otherwise softly textured entry, med/med- weight delicate shell of red fruit apple peel essence that sits atop a linear stony soil core, finishes faintly medicinal with med- tannins
-still drinking well though on the decline
April 6, 2023 - Tasted over 2 hrs
-nearly semi-translucent med dark red mild bricking
-bright red fruit with faint sweet decaying note
-med acidity, light/med- weight very pleasant fading gentle red fruit with some sous bois, med/med- tannins
-on a decline from its prime drinking plateau
June 27, 2022 - Still such a pretty little thang! Not much change since my last note a couple years ago...the essence of elegance and femininity...still showing a youthful crunch of fresh crushed raspberries and cherries...tart with some pomegranate, little tilled strawberry field earth notes, red licorice, floral dried rose prettiness. Drinks very lite in body, translucent, yet crazy how much expressiveness and complexity this wine reveals...all so graceful and subtle...and as I said before...absolute Chambolle...absolute Bertheau! Too bad they don't make these Bourgogne anymore...drinks better than some of the 1ers I've had from them.
April 25, 2022 - Almost transparent with a gorgeous ruby hue. Lots of florals on the nose, with some very fine tight tannins...
Popped and poured, took a half hour to loosen up. Showing more bright red berry fruit, lots of energy and lift with a short sweet finish. Easy to drink and not at peak.
September 20, 2020 - Drank very well, still signs of its youthfulness. Pretty red fruits, lots of raspberry and a tough of wild strawberry in a fine framework which has not fully integrated yet.
Lots of upside here - so well made
June 9, 2020 - Vibrant crushed cherries and raspberries, red licorice, tilled strawberry field...such elegance and prettiness...starting to show some sous bois earthiness, but only a nuance...the crunchy fresh fruit still reigns! Silky Chambolle feel, translucent brightness...yet there is some deeper spice in there...dried roses, cherry blossom florals...finishes tart and spicy with a graceful subtlety and finesse. Absolute Chambolle...absolute Bertheau...in an easy drinking, light on the pocket book, package. I like to put a little chill on it and crush it pool side! Great stuff...too bad not made anymore. ;-(
July 13, 2019 - Good village+ level of bourgogne.
April 29, 2019 - Last drank this a year ago, and fruit (cherry) was the predominant note and very nice too. Now new oak seemed to lead, with much less fruit. On the second night, the oak had gone and the wine gained more a elegant/mature palate, but not that distinctive.
January 23, 2019 - Super Bourgogne, young but accessible, nice bright red berries, fine grain tannins
January 11, 2019 - Beautiful dusty red-toned nose shows concentrated, ripe strawberry fruit balanced against tart cranberry notes. Great depth here on the palate and nose, which is particularly seductive. Super pure fruit that has begun to pale a bit in comparison to release. The sharp, stoney acidity has also dialed down and is revealing a markedly well balanced wine that is open, bright and fun without compromising structure or depth. Another winner from 2014.