2002 Charmes Chambertin
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The 2002 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is slightly lighter in hue than Roumier’s other 2002s at the moment. It has a lovely piquancy on the nose with squashed rose petals combining nicely with crushed stone, almost flint-like scents that filter through the red fruit. The palate is fresh with slightly more obdurate tannin than the 2002 Bonnes-Mares, quite spicy towards the second half with a silky smooth finish that just needs a little more length. Very fine, if not the finest Charmes-Chambertin that Christophe has produced. Tasted blind at the Roumier dinner in Hong Kong.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(Mazoyeres now appears underneath Charmes on the label) Palish red. Complex, musky aromas of roasted fruits, rose petal, mushroom and game. Concentrated, smooth and rather open-knit, with an enticing floral character. Hasn't yet closed down following the bottling; in fact, this delivers considerable charm. In a distinctly gentle style, but finishes with lovely length.
In order to help consumers understand the provenance of his Charmes-Chambertin, Christophe Roumier has added “En Mazoyeres” to his 2002, clearly indicating that it is from the Mazoyeres-Chambertin vineyard (a strange law allows wines from Mazoyeres to be called Charmes). It bursts from the glass with stupendous, mouth-watering aromas of kirsch, candied cherries, perfume, flowers, and Asian spices. On the palate it is silky-textured, lush, medium-bodied, and sweet. Its suave flavor profile reveals loads of forward red fruit notes that linger in its long, ripe tannin-packed finish. Projected maturity: 2006-2013. Importer: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 419-1400
About the producer
Based in Chambolle-Musigny, the domaine was established by Georges Roumier in 1924. The domaine started to bottle their own wines in 1945.