Felettig Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru Combottes 2017

91-94 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Planted 1956, with apparently a certain amount of pinot beurot mixed in. Gilbert thinks that he and Ghislaine Barthod probably share the best part of this 1er cru. His holding also has old vines with good plant material. This is Gilbert’s dea of classic Chambolle and it absolutely has that nose. Ripe purple, very pretty perfumed fruit, very lively finish, lifted, very classy for Les Combottes. Tasted: November 2018."

93 points CellarTracker.com community score.

92+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Another of the highlights of the range is the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Combottes, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet wild berries, cherries, potpourri and a generous application of toasty new oak that will settle down with a bit of bottle age. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and nicely concentrated, structured around rich, powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with good length on the finish. Drink: 2021-2037. (Nov 2019)"

17/20 points Jancis Robinson: "Mid crimson. A little darker fruited than the Chambolle Clos Le Village but still fragrant. Rounded, supple tannins with excellent depth of red fruit on the palate. Lots of elegant pleasure. Drink: 2020-2027. (1/17/19)"

This cuvée comes from a plot located along the axis of the valley of the village, in an area Gilbert thinks that he and Ghislaine Barthod probably share the best part (above that of Roumier). One of the densest wines among the Felettig stable of 1er crus, so this requires time, but patience will most certainly be rewarded.