(92-95 points) Lovely mid purple, very even in colour, the nose is floral and sensual. Red fruit fills the mouth but is not obstreperous, lovely texture, and nicely poised on the ripeness front, with enough acidity behind and very good length. Tasted: November 2018.

The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a primal bouquet of black cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, becoming more confit-like with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit and fine depth and poise. Crisp and taut with a pleasant brittle texture toward the finish. It needs time, but it will come good in the end. Closure is Diam 30 Organic. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. -- Neal Martin