2017 Charmes Chambertin
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The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a nicely detailed, focused nose, a subtle herbaceous element from the stems lending an extra dimension. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and generous with a lovely texture. Easygoing and open for business, but there is still decent depth and the new oak is nicely integrated. I probably underrated this from barrel. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.
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The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru displays notes of ripe cherries, plums and pomegranate, framed by delicate top notes of warm spices and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered on the palate, it's fleshy and enveloping, with fine depth at the core, succulent acids and a perfumed finish.
The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very expressive bouquet with scents of pressed rose petal that infuse the multi-layered red fruit. I like the mineral expression of this cru. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, very well balanced with wonderful poise on the sensual, pixelated finish. Give this three or four years in bottle before broaching.
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.