Charmes Chambertin, Louis Jadot 2014

A reticent and cool nose offers fine depth with its aromas of red berries, earth, humus, spice and game hints that are trimmed in subtle wood nuances. There is solid concentration to the velvety, generous and palate coating medium weight flavors that exhibit focused power while terminating in a compact, driving and impressively lengthy finish.

The 2014 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru perhaps does not quite possess the same detail and clarity as the 2014 Chapelle-Chambertin at the moment. There is abundant red and black fruit -- rounded and floral in nature. The palate is well balanced with a little toastiness on the entry. There is good depth to this Chapelle-Chambertin, nicely structured, but I am seeking more nuance and precision just to come through on the finish. Good, although I have had better vintages in the past.