Claude Dugat, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy There is ample minerality suffusing

There is ample minerality suffusing the more powerful and appealingly textured flavors that also coat the mouth with dry extract while buffering the very firm but not hard tannic spine on the hugely long finish

very focused and very precise on the finish

(91-93)/2013+

As is usually the case this is notably more elegant than the straight Chablis with its nose of pretty citrus

honey and hazelnut complicated by suggestions of roasted herbs

Claude Dugat, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy There is ample minerality suffusing(from a . 33 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines in Charmes proper). A fresh, pure and relatively hightoned nose of elegant red currant, soft spice, rose petal and an agreeably subtle hint of wood. The sense of refinement continues onto the equally pure and well detailed medium weight flavors that possess a caressing mouthfeel, all wrapped in a solidly complex and persistent finish that is firm but not so much so that this could not be approached young.