Frédéric Magnien Aux Charmes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2018

A selection of very old vines (some 100+ years) from lieu-dit ‘Aux Charmes’ (bordering grand cru Chambertin). East-facing; soils are ruddy and iron-rich, with limestone boulders underneath. This certainly lives up to its name (with an echo!) with creamy, pleasing red fruit and high-toned berry fruit aromas. Hand-harvested. Partially destemmed; fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks on indigenous yeasts. Aged 72% in clay jars and 28% in older French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

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