Antonin Guyon, Charmes Chambertin Size:6x750ml incense and smoky minerals pick

incense and smoky minerals pick up a spicy nuance as the wine opens up

There is muscle here but essentially this is a Charmes of refinement though the hugely long finish is explosive

There is really lovely vibrancy to the admirably pure medium weight flavors that exude energy as well as a fine minerality on the focused and long but slightly flat finish

This sensational effort could easily withstand another decade of cellar time but I see no further reason to wait as the '93 Riche is likely as good now as it will ever be

A touch of reduction does not completely undermine the attractiveness of the otherwise pretty red berry fruit and soft earth notes

Antonin Guyon, Charmes Chambertin Size:6x750ml incense and smoky minerals pick(from a tiny . 085 ha parcel in Charmes proper which is enough in most vintages for only 1 barrel). Once again, the wood and menthol influence isnt subtle though neither does it mask the cool aromas of various dark berries, newly turned earth and forest floor wisps. The succulent, round and utterly delicious middleweight flavors possess good if not excellent intensity before terminating in a youthfully austere focused and moderately firm finale that