(91 - 93) The 2016 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Combe d'Orveaux was limited to just three barrels this year because of the frost. The hard, rocky, chalky soils are translated into the aromatics, permeating the vivid red fruit (Morello and cranberry leaf). The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, elegant from the start with quite a silky texture that is not common in this vintage apropos Chambolle. It gently unfolds, maintains a fine backbone, slightly chalky in texture with impressive tension on the finish. This is a very fine Chambolle considering the growing season. Chapeau.-NM