Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru 2018
Reduction overshadows the fruit but it does seem ripe. Otherwise there is very good intensity to the lavishly rich larger-scaled flavors that possess reasonable length though the supporting tannins are rigid and slightly tough. I suspect that this will soften somewhat before it's bottled but it's not likely to ever be seductive.
January 2020
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