Estimate
Opulent and complex, with aromas and flavors of macerated cherry, plum, rose hip and sweet spices wrapped in a smooth texture, all offset by dense yet civilized tannins, converging on the long, vibrant finish.
...a vivacious floral bouquet of red and black fruit infused with scents of pressed iris petals and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with quite chalky tannin and a fine bead of acidity. This is compact for a Charmes-Chambertin, conveying a sense of strictness toward the finish.
...background touch of wood can be found on the spicy and distinctly floral-suffused nose that is primarily composed of red currant and humus elements. I very much like the sense of underlying tension to the well-delineated if lighter flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the mildly dry and compact finish...