2023 Chambolle-Musigny 1. Cru Les Plantes Domaine Henri Felettig

The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Plantes 1er Cru contains 50% whole bunch, a little more than other Premier Crus. It has a more classically styled bouquet with the stems shaping the aromatics at the moment. There are white pepper and tertiary scents, with a touch of autumn leaves on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe blood orange-tinged entry and modest depth. It's grainy in texture, with just a touch of reduction toward the finish. There's good sustain on the aftertaste—very fine.

50% whole bunches, just two barrels, both new. Planted in the early 1950s with excellent plant material. A lighter purple. The new wood is not too marked, while the additional proportion of stems adds a lift. Refined raspberry and alpine strawberry, very cheerful, if not quite as complex as Aux Combettes.