2014 Chambolle-Musigny La Vougeraie

A more deeply pitched but still highly floral nose presents notes of violet, black cherry, spice and a hint of earth. The medium-bodied flavors possess a velvety, even caressing mouth feel with outstanding depth and length for a villages level Chambolle. This is excellent and worth considering.

A fragrant spring flower bouquet with fresh cherries and gentle toast. Juicy, elegant cranberry fruit palate with underlying earthiness and fine cedar oak. Boasting fine savoury tannins. generous acidity and elegant weight. A classy wine.

The 2014 Chambolle-Musigny Village includes two new vineyards compared to last year from Les Gruenchers and les Fremiets. It has an attractive bouquet, nicely detailed with wilted rose petals infusing the red berry fruit. The palate is fresh and attractive with crisp, red cherry and strawberry fruit, the 40% new oak a little conspicuous towards the finish, though I think that will be assimilated with 2-3 years in bottle.

"Around of fifth of this wine comes from the Premiers Crus of Les Baudes and Gruanchers, which helps to explain why it's so impressive for a village wine. Delicate and floral, it's a quintessential Chambolle with wild strawberry and raspberry fruit, velvety tannins and fresh acidity. 2017-25 .