Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Chambertin other_regions This isn’t quite as complex

This isn’t quite as complex as the Grèves though that may well change with time as the track record of this wine developing well is firmly established

which is surprising at close to 20 years of age

proudly tannic

red fruit sparks

The wine was made with 95% Merlot

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Chambertin other_regions This isn’t quite as complexThis is aromatically reserved to the point of being all but mute and requires extensive swirling to gradually liberate the markedly spicy and layered aromas of black cherry, violet, lavender and newly turned earth. The dense and suave broad shouldered flavors possess a texture similar to that of the Clos St. Denis, all wrapped in an overtly saline inflected finale that is austere, powerful and hugely long. This is potentially terrific though again,