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Friday, January 14, 2022 - 2019 Visit to Cromwell (Central Otago, NZ): I served the two 2001 Charmes double blind as a pair and they were about as far different as two expressions from one climat can be. Brian picked the vintage for both wines as 2001. A charming, vibrant nose of polished red and black cherries and berries, violet and rose florals, gentle spices, earth and a touch of Gevrey feral. On palate, juicy and fruit-forward. Generous and fine, the rich fruit coats the palate. More structure than appears on first impression. The acid showing a little lower than perhaps I would have expected. A clean, modern Burgundy, showing just a touch of spicy barrique. Refined tannins. Touches of evolution but not secondary. I am confident it will continue to drink well until 2025+. 94+.

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