Albert Bichot, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy there is a floral quality

there is a floral quality here that I loved and hadn't seen in previous vintages of this single-vineyard red

tannic finish that has immense precision

but the 2011 is a bit less complete than I would have liked

this is the only Amarone we will see for a while (until the highly anticipated 2015 is released)

Albert Bichot, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy there is a floral quality(from Charmes proper and Mazoyres). A decidedly reserved if not mute nose reflects notes of cassis, plum liqueur, earth and suggestions of the sauvage, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to warrant mentioning. The round and nicely voluminous middle weight plus flavors possess an enveloping mouthfeel as well as very fine length on the firm finish where the only minor reproach is a touch of warmth. This is a big Charmes and will need ample