Maison Joseph Faiveley, Chambolle Musigny Charmes

Maison Joseph Faiveley, Chambolle Musigny CharmesClassic ruby color. Bright and fresh aromas of red pinot fruit are liberally laced with plenty of floral and spice wisps. The delicious, rich and seductively textured medium bodied flavors possess an opulent mid palate that contrasts somewhat with the firm, clean, dry, youthfully austere and mildly warm finale.

This is seriously impressive

Interestingly given the style of the vintage this isn’t quite a big and robust as it usually is which should permit it to be approachable after only 6 to 8 years yet it has the stuffing to effortlessly develop over 15 to 18

the 2012 Bolgheri Sassicaia shows bold lines and thick color concentration

(88-91)/2017+

This is quite simply terrific but at the risk of sounding like a broken record

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity

This is right up there with Australias best and that is saying something given the caliber of Aussie Chardonnays today

5 ha of vines planted in 1949)

it needs another 5 years or so in the cellar

Medium to deep garnet-brick in color

Cola-like notes complicate aromas of black cherry

concentrated and delicious middle weight flavors possess a caressing mouthfeel