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Bertheau/François Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru Les Charmes 2021

Pinot Noir from Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
AM 90-92
Item # 346138

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$134.95

750ml
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90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .66 ha parcel). Once again, the hallmark elegance of a fine Chambolle is displayed with its spicy essence of red pinot fruit and discreet floral nuances. There is slightly better volume to the succulent, nicely rich and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a bitter pit fruit-suffused finish. This could use better depth but it's already exceptionally pretty, just not deep, at least not yet. Drink: 2028+. (Jan 2023)"

Thanks to John Gilman's diligent research, we know that not all Charmes are created equal: "[Bertheau's] vines are situated on the more northerly half of this fairly large premier cru, which to my mind is the sweet spot of the vineyard...It ages beautifully and is one of the best wines in the Bertheau cellars, year in and year out and probably the very best value to be found amongst François Bertheau’s lineup...[At] maturity it shares with [Amoureuses] a silky, velvety palate impression, beautiful notes of cherries and Chambolle’s inimitable beetroot character, lovely spice and floral tones and a beautiful base of limestone soil...a great bottle of Chambolle!"
90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .66 ha parcel). Once again, the hallmark elegance of a fine Chambolle is displayed with its spicy essence of red pinot fruit and discreet floral nuances. There is slightly better volume to the succulent, nicely rich and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a bitter pit fruit-suffused finish. This could use better depth but it's already exceptionally pretty, just not deep, at least not yet. Drink: 2028+. (Jan 2023)"

Thanks to John Gilman's diligent research, we know that not all Charmes are created equal: "[Bertheau's] vines are situated on the more northerly half of this fairly large premier cru, which to my mind is the sweet spot of the vineyard...It ages beautifully and is one of the best wines in the Bertheau cellars, year in and year out and probably the very best value to be found amongst François Bertheau’s lineup...[At] maturity it shares with [Amoureuses] a silky, velvety palate impression, beautiful notes of cherries and Chambolle’s inimitable beetroot character, lovely spice and floral tones and a beautiful base of limestone soil...a great bottle of Chambolle!"
Product SKU 346138
Producer Bertheau/François
Country France
Region Burgundy
SubRegion Côte de Nuits
Appellation Chambolle-Musigny
Varietal Pinot Noir
Designation Premier Cru
Vintage 2021
Size 750ml
Color Red
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