Chambolle-Musigny

Quite firm and straight, this is on a red fruit expression, cherry and redcurrant, taut and bright.

Still the density and concentration of the vintage, but within that a lovely purity of cherry-bright focus and great fruit succulence.

Wonderfully rich and intense, with a rounded texture, the whole wine seems very complete. Yves says it's fruit that has been concentrated when not at the peak of maturity, and that the aromas could be of a young fortifie...(read more)

'Athets' parcel. Some vines remain from 1902/1903 and although each year Stephane has to replace some - he does all he can to preserve these ancient beauties. Very pretty nose. Slightly darker register – black raspberrie...(read more)

This year Stéphane has changed the name for this old vine cuvée to Les Athets instead of Vieilles Vignes. The vineyard was originally planted in 1902 - now probably the oldest vines are 80 years or so - as...(read more)

from 5 parcels dotted all round the village, including a parcel of Mal Carrées planted between 1954 and 1962. As in previous vintages this is sleek and sappy with a silky fresh palate which is clearly expressive o...(read more)

Part of Beaux Bruns is Premier Cru, so this is close - on clay, a richer palate than Thibault's 'Vieilles Vignes' cuvée.

Fully-formed and this now really singing of Chambolle with floral notes and red berry lift - very Chambolle in texture, gliding silkily and long.

45% whole bunch, this comes from Fouchères, which is above les Borniques (a highly-regarded 1er Cru which borders Le Musigny). 20-30cm of orange-red clay over rock. North-east facing. Dark and beautifully silky, t...(read more)

Though showing less color than most of the other 2020 reds, this certainly wasn't wanting in character. Starting with strawberry compote and raspberry preserves with a light sprinkle of sweet spice, the nose dazzles. Ros...(read more)