Francois Bertheau, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru other_regions_australia Dollops of Cabernet Franc and

Dollops of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot round out the blend

bay leaf and sage to smoke and grilled beef and from blueberries and blackberries to plums laced with spice

The ripeness carries over to the supporting structural elements as well as the mid-palate that is both concentrated and velvety

(the proportions have changed again and in 2018 are in a 35/65% proportion from Les Languettes in Aloxe and En Charlemagne in Pernand)

The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins

Francois Bertheau, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru other_regions_australia Dollops of Cabernet Franc and(a 1 ha blend of Groseilles, Baudes, Noirots and Gruenchers). This is aromatically more elegant and a bit cooler as well though it is still notably ripe with its array of essence of red cherry, pomegranate and a nicely broad range of spice elements. There is adequate vibrancy to the attractively textured medium bodied flavors that terminate in a sappy if slightly austere finish that exude a touch of acidulated cherry bon bons. Fine quality here.