Les Charmes largely escaped the frost in 2016 so there was no need to reduce the crop in 2017. This comes from two parcels of 40 and 70-year-old vines which make up a total of 0.25ha. There’s a hint of good reduction on the nose which leads you into a palate that's crunchy, chalky and refreshing, unfurling flavours of raspberry and pomegranate supported by polished tannins.

(WA 91-93 points) The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes is a real success, wafting from the glass with notes of raspberries, cherries, rose petals, dark spices and grilled squab. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with satiny tannins, a succulent core of fruit and an elegant sense of effortlessness that exemplifies the vintage at its best, concluding with a long finish. - William Kelley

(90-92) A pungent nose is comprised by notes of wood and reduction. The medium weight flavors are also attractively rich and generously proportioned with a sleek and supple mouthfeel that is enhanced by the equally fine grain of the supporting tannins on the dusty and saline finish. This is lovely and very Charmes in personality.

The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru has an open, delineated nose; there’s just a touch of VA in the background, albeit nothing to get too concerned about. The palate is fleshy and well balanced, displaying very fine tension and a sense of energy. Almost Morey-like in structure on the spicy, lingering finish. There’s a lot going on here – and I like that. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. -- Neal Martin