2018 Chambolle Musigny
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Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis, blackberries, cherries and warm spices, Bouchard's 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Village is showing nicely from bottle. Medium to full-bodied, muscular and nicely concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and succulent acids, it's a powerful wine that reflects the style of the vintage but which should age with grace.
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Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Markedly floral, blackberry nose with integral spice and earth. More robustly tannic than I would expect, which takes the edge off the finesse of this Chambolle. (TJ)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Village is a combination of the domaine’s 0.7 hectares plus fruit purchased from a neighbor. The perfumed bouquet delivers black cherries and raspberry confit fruit, and the 20% whole cluster lends a subtle tertiary quality. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and nicely judged acidity. Well-integrated new oak (15%) then lends a silky texture on the finish. Enjoy this over the next decade.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.