The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru was showing a little more reduction than the Les Combottes, though not much, allowing black fruit laced with crushed stone and iris flower to emerge with aeration. The palate is beautifully defined with succulent, vibrant red and black fruit, hints of blood orange and a subtle irony tincture toward the graceful finish. An outstanding Les Cras. Just superb.

Higher vineyard than most, facing south-east. 'Marnes calcaires – terres blanches.' Low-vigour vines here. Theirs were planted 1931, some replanted 2002. Some of the young vines go into the village Chambolle. Unracked cask sample. Fine and fresh – much more refreshing than the Combottes. Quite racy and a lovely energetic halfway house between ripeness and structure. Vibrates on the finish. (JR)