2014 Charmes Chambertin
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Tasting notes
Pronounced fruit on the nose, but only moderate concentration on the palate. Gentle, lifted, approachable with very fine tannin and a crisp, bright finish. Not as brooding and serious as the appellation can be. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2014 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a modest nose that does not want to create too much of a fuss. It feels a little backward and introverted - surprisingly for a Charmes-Chambertin. The palate is better with impressive depth and fine balance. The acidity here is well judged and the structure is more Mazoyères than Charmes-Chambertin (where the fruit comes from). There is fine delineation towards the finish with sour cherry, orange zest and mineral elements that linger long in the mouth. Hopefully those aromatics will awaken in bottle.
About the producer
Although the Bichot family settled in the region in 1350, Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot. Today the producer is one of Burgundy’s most respected, making wines from both its own vineyards and with purchased fruit.