2008 Domaine Joseph Roty Charmes-Chambertin Tres Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

Medium red. Closed but pure nose offers dark berries, minerals, flowers, iron and tobacco. Dense, silky and sweet, with terrific floral lift to the middle palate. A wonderfully aromatic, floral midweight of great finesse. Best today on the very long, subtle finish, which lingers with cherry, spices and flowers. This should evolve at a snail's pace.

Author: Stephen Tanzer

Issue: March/April 2011