Sylvain Cathiard, Chambolle Musigny Clos Orme

Sylvain Cathiard, Chambolle Musigny Clos Orme(50+ year old vines raised in 15% new wood). A discreet touch of wood frames fresh and pure essence of red pinot fruit aromas that are in keeping with the supple, forward and delicious flavors that are very Chambollesque in character, all wrapped in a balanced and almost delicate finish. A wine of finesse. (88 91) 2015+

My visit to these historic cellars earlier in the year was an eye-opening experience

Spicy and precise on the palate

partially buffers the extremely firm tannic spine shaping the quite chewy

This is another straightforward

on a lingering candied violet note

As good as the prior grands crus are

Then plush and elegant in the mouth

which allowed the Cabernet Franc to complete the final ripening phase in a uniform fashion

Broad and rich but also magically airy in the mouth

showing restraint and incipient elegance along with underbrush and hints of truffles

Textbook Bollinger aromas of toast

An exuberantly expressive nose jumps from the glass to reveal a lovely array of earth