Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2016A distinctly Gevrey like nose combines notes of earth, humus and underbrush with those of wild dark berry fruit aromas. The very firm and overtly powerful flavors possess excellent size, weight and punch while exhibiting fine depth and length on the moderately rustic finish. In contrast to the Clos St. Denis, this is going to need the better part of a decade to drink well and should repay 12 to 15. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape Variety: 100%

compote fruits

An attractively layered nose features aromas of black raspberry

There is a lovely sense of underlying tension and detail to the lightly mineral-inflected flavors that exhibit a taut muscularity on the delicious

black cherry

the balance and the delicacy of the Chardonnay are ever present with a light mineral end note

weight and muscle to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess a lush mid-palate before tightening up on the moderately austere and slightly drying finish though in this case it seems more evident that the dryness is gas related

Munster cheese and patisseries

The maturity in the mouth is there

rustic and built-to-age finale that delivers excellent depth and length

Ideal pairing with oysters

yeast autolysis aromas complement the fruit

humus and underbrush