Tasting Notes
Neal Martin 93
The 2016 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a tightly wound but winsome bouquet with perfumed, floral aromas: red cherries, crushed strawberry, rose petal and hints of tomato vine. I would have liked a little more energy and conviction but that clearly develops with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a charming, quite sweet entry. The tannins jut out initially but with aeration it coalesces beautifully. I must admit that I found this difficult to read at first. Only after 15 minutes in the glass the wine showed its true colours. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2021-2032
Wine Advocate 91-93
“The 2016 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, of which there are six and a half barrels this year (two new), has a very pure bouquet with ebullient red fruit that is reminiscent of Denis Bachelet’s Charmes-Chambertin (yes, that good!). The palate is very well balanced with a soft and sensual opening, although for me it does not quite deliver the same complexity as the finest of Pierre Duroché’s premier crus. Perhaps that will develop during the remainder of the barrel maturation? One to watch.”
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035
