2011 Charmes Chambertin
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Bright, dark red. Aromas of strawberry liqueur, dried flowers, earth and musky brown spices, plus a whiff of nutty oak. Broad, musky and a bit reduced, with strawberry and dark raspberry fruit flavors complicated by exotic flowers and a hint of chocolate. Finishes with a broad dusting of ripe tannins and sneaky smoky persistence. In a very ripe style.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(from 1955 and 1958 plantings in Mazoyeres with "huge millerandage" in 2011, according to Frederic Magnien): Good bright, deep red-ruby. Liqueur-like aromas and flavors of raspberry preserves and chocolate accented by herbs and pepper. A bit heavy on the palate, with the chocolate liqueur quality currently dominating the wine's fruit. The slowly mounting finish shows sweet tannins and very good length but I wanted a bit more floral lift.