2020 Charmes Chambertin
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The 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very Bretty nose that shrouds the fruit profile. There is also reduction to contend with. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannins, what feels like an over-macerated Mazoyères that lacks freshness and precision on the finish. This is an odd showing. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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In Mazoyères, planted in 1985. Fine rich purple. This is super succulent right across the palate, a really successful example of a classical and radiant Charmes. More raspberry than strawberry fruit with a long, balanced finish. Tasted: December 2021
(from the lower part of Mazoy res). Slightly riper aromas of black cherry, raspberry, newly turned earth and hints of the sauvage are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is once again fine volume to the delicious, concentrated and sappy flavors that coat the palate on the impressively long finish that flashes focused power and a touch of youthful austerity. This too is very good. (92-94)/2032+