From vines planted in 1948 in Mazoyères-Chambertin (but labelled, as the law permits, as Charmes-Chambertin), this is a more brooding and reserved wine after the extrovert fruit of the Griotte. The deep-pitched bouquet of black cherry, soil and woodsmoke is followed by a full-bodied, rich and supple wine with more volume and density too. On the finish, firm tannins assert themselves, but this wine seemed just a touch reduced when I tasted it, so it is likely a bit more high-toned and giving than this note would suggest.
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2/11/2017 - William Kelley Likes this wine: 94 Points
From vines planted in 1948 in Mazoyères-Chambertin (but labelled, as the law permits, as Charmes-Chambertin), this is a more brooding and reserved wine after the extrovert fruit of the Griotte. The deep-pitched bouquet of black cherry, soil and woodsmoke is followed by a full-bodied, rich and supple wine with more volume and density too. On the finish, firm tannins assert themselves, but this wine seemed just a touch reduced when I tasted it, so it is likely a bit more high-toned and giving than this note would suggest.
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