2016 Chambolle Musigny Les Cras
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Cask sample. Mid crimson. Seductive red fruits, so inviting and promising on the nose. and yet also has a dusty sophistication. Dry, mildly chewy but with wonderful fruit and freshness within the fine-boned structure. So fragrant without being exactly pretty. Long, too.
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Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras was severely affected by the frost, with 70% less production than normal, or just six barrels this year. It has a tightly wound bouquet with dark berry fruit, wild strawberry, mulberry and light graphite scents that come through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, impressive density and energy, a little confit-like towards the finish that has more spiciness than the Véroilles or Les Fuées. Excellent, maybe one of the longer-term Chambolles from the domaine.
70% down in volume alas. Glowing purple, noble in colour and in bouquet. The nose stays balanced despite the concentration while the mouth is incredibly powerful, then even more so at the finish. But still those fresh minerals at the back. Really very impressive.