2019 Charmes Chambertin

Aromas of cassis, orange rind, smoked meats and loamy soil introduce Faiveley's 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, a medium to full-bodied, layered and demonstrative wine that's concentrated and succulent, with an ample core of ripe fruit framed by velvety tannins and lively acids. This is another especially fine cuvée this year.

The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from Faiveley’s acquisition of Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot. Most of this parcel was pulled out, and the fruit comes from a neighbor’s parcel, which is why it is not "Domaine." The nose feels a bit static and needs more cohesion; it offers light chalky scents and wet limestone, but I would have liked more fruité . The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and slightly lactic in texture. Just a touch of reduction on the finish, but decent length. Not bad, although this is surpassed by Faiveley’s own Clos Vougeot and Echézeaux.