2014 Charmes Chambertin
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Up to 90% whole bunch. Not giving away much on the nose just a hint of red cherry and a light spice of stems. Deftly chewy but soft tannins and slight stemmy note. Dry and beautifully scented to a long finish. Subtle in the extreme but so much to bewitch you on the palate. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(from Mazoyères-Chambertin; vinified with 80% whole clusters): Bright red. Reticent aromas of black cherry and licorice. Uncompromisingly dry on the palate but with noteworthy juicy intensity to the flavors of dark fruits and dried flowers. Not a particularly pliant or fleshy style--in fact a bit tough in the early going--but its rising perfume suggests that it will reward cellaring. Today the dusty tannins are accentuated by the influence of the stems, which limits the wine's sweetness.
About the producer
Domaine David Duband is based in the village of Chevannes, in the heart of the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits to the west of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The domaine produces wines from 23 prestigious appellations, from Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin.