2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1.Cru Les Charmes Dom Hudelot-Baillet

This too is reduced yet the underlying fruit appears to be quite ripe. More interesting are the impressively voluminous and caressing medium-bodied flavors that offer excellent richness that contrasts somewhat with the robust, firm and very serious finish that is somewhat drying. There is quite a bit of gas present as Guen explained that the malos were slow to finish and as such, the dryness may indeed be gas-induced. (88-91)/2026+

The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru, which underwent malolactic earlier than the Charmes, has a more backward bouquet and more red fruit, plus a touch of brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with dark-chocolate-tinged red fruit, and here the oak is a little dominant toward the sucrous finish. The Charmes might be the better long-term bet. 2022 - 2040