Michele et Patrice Rion, Chambolle Musigny Charmes other_regions_italy load up on one of

load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate

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It’s remarkable how densely fruited this is with superb aromatic breadth followed by massive

(88-91)/2020+

Here there is enough reduction to overshadow the underlying fruit so if you are tempted to try a bottle young in the interest of curiosity

Michele et Patrice Rion, Chambolle Musigny Charmes other_regions_italy load up on one of(from 65+ year old vines; 25% whole clusters). Slightly more prominent though by no means dominant wood sets off a spicier array of poached plum, black raspberry, violet and rose petal. There is both more volume and richness to the seductively textured and concentrated but intense medium weight plus flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the impressively persistent, well balanced and solidly complex finale. Excellent.