Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle Musigny Gruenchers

Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle Musigny Gruenchers(from a . 19 ha parcel). Here too the nose is composed of an elegant array of airy red cherry, violet and plum where additional breadth is present in the form of spice and lavender nuances. The sleek, rich and well detailed flavors exude evident minerality that carries over to the balanced if compact, serious and moderately austere finale. A high quality built to age Gruenchers of power and punch though it is by no means rustic. (91 93) 2029+

the nose with greater intensity

There is outstanding intensity to the beautifully detailed medium-bodied flavors that possess a beguiling texture thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that also buffers the very firm acid spine shaping the saline and relatively powerful finish

Pure class and nobility

Here too there is very good vibrancy to the lilting and well-detailed medium weight flavors that flash evident salinity on the focused

weight and power on the intense

Medicinal and smoky on the nose with surprisingly strong oak spice on the nose – though not the palate

The 2005 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a wine of contrasts

This is a robust and very serious Chambolle villages that is a bit less elegant than usual though it’s more powerful

it is a frank and upfront Brunello

Best from 2022 through 2043

This is typical Millandes in that it’s going to need extended cellaring to shed its firm tannic spine

(also from young vines planted in 1986)