The 2011 Chambolle-Musigny Les Gruenchers 1er Cru offers attractive, slightly leafy brambly red fruit on the nose, just a touch of orange pith and crushed rose petals emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe tannin, hints of brown spice and morels infusing the dark berry fruit that define a composed, nicely weighted if not terribly complex finish. Somehow, this is a “comforting” Chambolle-Musigny. Tasted at Flint Wines Burgundy 2011 tasting.

Moderately saturated bright red. Spicy red fruits along with a distinct herbal element on the nose; seems less ripe than the Aux Reas. Juicy and aromatic on the palate, with a pungent stoniness dominating today. In a distinctly leaner style and a bit youthfully disjointed today. Finishes juicy and light on its feet.