Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle Musigny Cras other_regions

Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle Musigny Cras other_regionsNA

when he planted his own vineyard

It's a blend of 60% Malbec and 20% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot

Oddly velvety

with remarkable precision and class

crushed flowers and deeply spiced notes are woven into an intricate fabric of indescribable class

A classic Charmes that is generous but exceptionally fine

pliant red-toned fruit and mid-weight structure are the signatures

This too is a knock-out and a one that should evolve glacially over a 20 to 30-year period as it’s even a bit firmer than the Chambertin

the nose is fantastically floral

34 ha parcel)

integrated acids give this very lush

reminded me of Casanova di Neri’s Cerretalto Brunello (made with grapes grown at the opposite end of the Montalcino territory)