Faiveley Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 (Ex-Domaine) Volume:750ML A positively kaleidoscopic nose features

A positively kaleidoscopic nose features restrained Vosne-style spice and a beautiful range of floral elements on the black fruit

There is more volume and certainly more punch to the overtly stony medium weight flavors that possess outstanding delineation before terminating in a youthfully austere

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Faiveley Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 (Ex-Domaine) Volume:750ML A positively kaleidoscopic nose featuresA pungent nose offers up little more than strong reduction and wood notes today. Otherwise there is reasonably good volume and punch to the middle weight flavors though the reduction shows up again on the austere and gas suffused finish.