2014 Meo-Camuzet Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras

The 2014 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Cras has a tightly wound, quite stony, slightly austere bouquet. The palate has a chalky entry and a firm backbone, slightly dry tannin but with good weight on the finish. It will hopefully develop a little more flesh with continued barrel aging. Granted, it is cohesive and long, but I would like more Chambolle character to come through. 88-90 points

(from 30+ year old vines). An exceptionally pretty and attractively scented nose features notes of red berry fruit liqueur, spice and floral hints. I very much like the purity of the refined but definitely punchy middle weight flavors that possess a lacy mouth feel on the mid-palate but tighten up significantly on the firm, dusty and moderately austere finish. Lovely and this intensely mineral-driven effort is very Les Cras in character. 90-92 points

The best of an impressive line up of négociant wines from this Vosne-based domaine, thisis sourced from a 0.7 hectare parcel high on the slope close to Bonnes Mares. Refined and delicate, it has enticing aromas of rose petal and lily, delicate raspberry fruit and a chalky bite. Drink 2018-24. 94 points