The 2015 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru has an expressive bouquet with redcurrant, raspberry coulis, a touch of honey and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. It opens nicely in the glass, though does not slip into fifth gear at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, cohesive in the mouth and quite saline and spicy. There is generosity here, a trait of Charmes-Chambertin, with the mineral core surfacing right at the finish as it fans out. This is an impressive follow-up to the superb 2014 and it should give 20+ years of pleasure.

Bright medium red. Black cherry and a hint of licorice on the nose. Dry and suave but with a lovely impression of sweetness to its rich, layered flavors of dark raspberry, violet and rose petal. With its nicely integrated acidity and noble tannins, this wine finishes with considerable class.