2022 Felettig Chambolle-Musigny Combottes

Made from 70 year old vines, with 55-60% whole bunch vinification. A bright medium deep purple. More in red berry fruit, raspberry, without the iron rich notes of neighbouring Aux Echanges. Lifted and quite classy. This is really quite substantial from such a lesser known 1er cru. Vines from early 1950s could help, of course. Gilbert suggests that this could be the quintessence of Chambolle. Drink from 2030-2038. 92-95 points

The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Aux Combottes 1er Cru comes from vines up to 70 years old. It has a very expressive bouquet with pure black cherry, tayberry fruit, crushed stone, and light forest floor scents. The medium-bodied palate has good concentration with a mixture of red and black fruit. The new oak is a little dominant towards the finish - it`s one cuvee where I feel that less would have revealed the elegance that is here. Let`s see how this ages and absorbs the oak. 91-93 points

The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Combottes is once again a highlight of the range, exhibiting inviting aromas of cherries and raspberries mingled with rose petals and sweet spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping palate that`s seamless and suave, with a fresh core of fruit, super-refined tannins and a mineral finish. 92-94 points