The 2010 Chambolle-Musigny Les Beaux-Bruns is stellar in this vintage. There is an airiness and inner perfume that gives the 2010 a measure of elegance that is sometimes missing in this wine, given its tendency to be on the big side. All of the elements are beautifully balanced on the suave mid-palate and dark, inviting finish. The sensual side of Chambolle comes through in spades.

The 2010 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Aux Beaux-Bruns has a fragrant bouquet that has clearly lost the stemminess that it showed in barrel. The nose offers scents of crushed stone sprinkled over red fruit, damp autumnal undergrowth and just a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and vibrant. It really blossoms in the glass with ebullient strawberry and cranberry notes, yet clams in towards the finish that is linear and taut. Therefore, this Chambolle should be afforded another three or four years in bottle. Tasted at Goedhuis's Burgundy tasting at Vintners Hall.

Bright medium red. Inviting floral aromas of red cherry, raspberry, licorice and bitter chocolate; showing the "smiley face" of the year, notes Barthod. Sweet, dense, ripe and strong, with harmonious acidity and a solid mineral underpinning giving the wine very good energy. Sappy black cherry fruit carries through on the vibrant finish, which features dusty tannins and excellent length. An excellent vintage for this premier cru.