95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Nervous, quite saline, Les Cras is full of black fruit, very ripe but tonic, balanced by a chalky mouthfeel that gives it tension. (2021)"
93 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a 1.75 ha parcel of vines averaging 40+ years of age). Here the intensely floral-suffused nose is also quite yet fresh ripe with its aromas of poached plum, cassis and pretty spice wisps. The exceptionally rich and dense full-bodied flavors possess an opulent palate impression though the almost pungent salinity adds a sense of lift to the surprisingly powerful, mouth coating and firm finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. This too possesses excellent development potential, so patience absolutely advised. Drink: 2033+. (Jan 2021)"
91-93 points Fine Wine Review: "Dark fruits that are ripe and just short of jammy. Medium-weight, light on tongue, elegant. The usual structure isn’t showing here. 14.2º alcohol. (5/1/20)"
92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Another structured, serious wine is the 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras, one of the ripest in the cellar—as I observed last year. Opening in the glass with notes of cherries, plums raw cocoa, peonies and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a voluminous core of ripe but lively fruit, powdery and abundant tannins and a youthfully chalky finish. Drink: 2028-2060. (1/14/21)"
93 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a 1.75 ha parcel of vines averaging 40+ years of age). Here the intensely floral-suffused nose is also quite yet fresh ripe with its aromas of poached plum, cassis and pretty spice wisps. The exceptionally rich and dense full-bodied flavors possess an opulent palate impression though the almost pungent salinity adds a sense of lift to the surprisingly powerful, mouth coating and firm finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. This too possesses excellent development potential, so patience absolutely advised. Drink: 2033+. (Jan 2021)"
91-93 points Fine Wine Review: "Dark fruits that are ripe and just short of jammy. Medium-weight, light on tongue, elegant. The usual structure isn’t showing here. 14.2º alcohol. (5/1/20)"
92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Another structured, serious wine is the 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras, one of the ripest in the cellar—as I observed last year. Opening in the glass with notes of cherries, plums raw cocoa, peonies and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a voluminous core of ripe but lively fruit, powdery and abundant tannins and a youthfully chalky finish. Drink: 2028-2060. (1/14/21)"
| Product SKU | 349688 |
| Producer | Roumier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Chambolle-Musigny |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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