Domaine Henri Rebourseau : Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru 2019

Rebourseau owns 1.32ha in three parcels, all within the lieu-dit Aux Charmes in the upper part of the appellation. The ripe fruit is carefully fermented with about 5% of the fruit added as whole clusters. The wine is aged in barrels from François Frères, Taransaud and Rousseau. The result shows lovely, lush red berry fruit, a silky texture and a plump feel on the palate, all consistent with the best of this appellation.

The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from four separate parcels and is matured in 80% new oak. This Pinot Noir has a perfumed bouquet, with crushed rose petal and violets. It is rather plush and very well delineated, quite Mazoyères in style. The palate is well balanced with lush tannins. This is a luxuriant Charmes-Chambertin, smooth, sensual and very pure. A touch of spiciness towards the finish lingers in the mouth. This is a classy Charmes-Chambertin.

Charmes is quite powerful, with velvety tannins and a racy palate. Well-crafted, its saline, dense finish will encourage cellaring—it deserves it.

A ripe red introduced by distinctive graphite and juniper aromas, with plum, blackberry and earth notes plying the soft structure. Reveals light tannins, with a long finish marked by a flash of orange peel. Best from 2025 through 2040. 80 cases imported.