2019 Charmes Chambertin
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Wafting from the glass with notions of peonies, wintergreen, plums, warm spices and licorice, the 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is full-bodied, layered and velvety, with a broad, open-knit profile and a saline, nicely defined finish.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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(from a .41 ha holding with 5 parcels situated in Charmes proper; vinified with 20% whole clusters). A more elegant nose exhibits notes of both red and dark currant, plum, violet and subtle spice and earth nuances. The rich and solidly voluminous flavors possess a caressing mid-palate mouthfeel that contrasts somewhat with the powerful but still finely textured finish. This needs to develop more depth, but the underlying structure and material appear to be very promising in terms of development potential. (91-94)/2036+
The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a tightly wound nose, perhaps overtaken by some of the high-performing Premier Crus from Duroché. This is quite earthy in style, and a little broody at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite fleshy and rounded and delivering swaths of sweet red fruit on the finish, though it does not possess the complexity or density of other Grand Crus. Drink over 12–15 years.
About the producer
Domaine Duroché has, under Pierre Duroché, become one of the most sought-out and respected wine domaines in Gevrey-Chambertin. The wines are delicate and detailed, yet with old-vine intensity, a clear sense of place and style – and it’s easy to see why they’ve rapidly become so in-demand.