2014 Jean Grivot Chambolle Combe d`Orveaux

The 2014 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru la Combe d`Orveau has dark fruit, blackberry and black plum, with a touch of sous-bois on the broody nose that demands some encouragement from the glass. It has an effervescent entry with a surfeit of energy. There is still a veneer of toasty new oak to be subsumed here, but there is sufficient fruit to do just that. There is a hint of black pepper towards the finish that is conservative but nicely defined. Give this 2-3 years once in bottle. 90-92 points

From a cooler site high on the slopes of Chambolle close to the Echézeaux Grand Cru, this is a superior village wine, as you’d expect. Floral and forward with freshness and zip, underlying concentration from old vines and refreshing acidity. Hugely drinkable. Drink 2016-22. 94 points