2007 Charmes Chambertin
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Bright red-ruby. Reticent nose hints at musky black raspberry, licorice and game; still a bit reduced. Then silky-sweet and thick but with lift in the middle palate; smoky minerality gives this very dense wine excellent energy and a nearly weightless quality. Finishes with outstanding building length and plenty of ripe tannins. These are really stunning 2007s, with uncanny sweetness.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(just one barrel, from vines in excess of 80 years old) Bright ruby-red. Subtly complex nose offers black fruits, violet, minerals and game. Very intensely flavored and detailed, but a bit more youthfully aggressive today than the Clos Vougeot in spite of its obvious sucrosite, as the tannins make themselves felt a bit earlier. Finishes very sweet and long, with lingering notes of currant, smoke and flowers. This needs time in bottle despite possessing considerable early charm, but the Clos Vougeot will probably be a better bet for the long haul.
About the producer
Based in Meursault and farming some of the finest vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, Henri Boillot is a leading address in Burgundy. He crafts fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the estate is best known for its flagship monopole vineyard, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère.