Chambolle Musigny, Les Charmes, 1er Cru, 2024
From two plots—one rockier, one deeper. Slightly less together at this early stage, with a firm mineral core and more edge to the fruit. Redcurrant and citrus notes bring both flesh and freshness. A wine of two halves that needs a bit of time to settle. Just one barrel produced; 80-year-old vines lend underlying power. Charmes is very distinct from the Cras, Véroilles or Fuées in being one of the lower Chambolle vineyards. One of the earliest of Barthod's vineyard parcels to ripen, its wines are always very flamboyant and full.
critic reviews
Just one barrel of the 2024 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru this year. This has another pretty but dainty nose: red berry fruit, touches of rose petal and forest floor. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins, a little more citric than the Combottes. There is minor attenuation on the finish but it is redeemed by satisfying energy.