Antonin Guyon, Charmes Chambertin Size:6x750ml A touch of reduction does

A touch of reduction does not completely undermine the attractiveness of the otherwise pretty red berry fruit and soft earth notes

There is muscle here but essentially this is a Charmes of refinement though the hugely long finish is explosive

Sumptuous nose shows ripe pear

51-hectare plot in the Piedra Infinita

the Les Cailles ratchets it up yet another notch with its spicy and pure blend of cassis

Antonin Guyon, Charmes Chambertin Size:6x750ml A touch of reduction does(from a tiny . 085 ha parcel in Charmes proper which is enough in most vintages for only 1 barrel). Once again, the wood and menthol influence isnt subtle though neither does it mask the cool aromas of various dark berries, newly turned earth and forest floor wisps. The succulent, round and utterly delicious middleweight flavors possess good if not excellent intensity before terminating in a youthfully austere focused and moderately firm finale that