2016 - Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine des Varoilles

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Charmes-Chambertin |
Producer: Domaine des Varoilles |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Jancis Robinson Julia Harding - 11 Jan 18
Deep cherry red. Deep in sweet fruit and oak sweetness. Smooth, velvet tannins and has plenty of freshness under the (currently) very obvious oak. Needs time for the oak to recede but it has plenty of stuffing to do that. (JH)
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2038
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Burgundy

Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.