2016 Chambolle-Musigny 1. Cru Les Charmes Domaine Henri Felettig

(from a .23 ha parcel; 50% whole cluster). This is the first wine to display any noticeable wood and it's admirably subtle while easily allowing the notably floral suffused nose of red cherry, spice, lavender and spice to shine. In contrast to several of the prior Chambolle 1ers that are more robust, this is very Chambolle in character with its lacy mouthfeel and satin texture yet for all the refinement, the saline finish is explosively long. In sum, this is terrific and should both drink well young and age well too. In a word, excellent. (91-94)/2026+ .

The 2016 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru demonstrates a lot of new oak on the nose that slightly occludes the fruit behind it at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black and red fruit, quite saline with good substance towards the Morey-like finish. This is a gutsy and forthright Chambolle-Musigny, one that merits more cellaring than its peers. Superb. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.