2007 - Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes, Denis Bachelet

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Charmes-Chambertin |
Producer: Denis Bachelet |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
In Bond Incl. VAT

Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Mar 10
Good deep red-ruby. Wild, fully ripe nose combines black cherry, violet and game. Wonderfully sweet and lush in the mouth, conveying an impression of lower acidity than the Corbeaux and village example. This is deceptively pliant, complex and open today but it's hard to believe it won't evolve positively in bottle for a decade or more. Finishes juicy, sweet and very long, with an intriguing savory, smoky minerality. This rocky soil really retains heat at night, says Bachelet, which is why the wine often possesses relatively low acidity.
Drinking Date:
Burgundy Fine Wine Vineyard

Burgundy

Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.