The 2016 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru has a very different nose than the Village Cru, here, more red fruit, nicely pixelated, certainly more mineral-driven and with more spice. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, good body, focused and animated with a dash of white pepper and clove towards the finish, the mouth tingling long after it has departed. This oft overlooked label should not be. Tasted at the Domaine.

(20% new oak): Healthy dark red. Deeper and darker on the nose than the village Chambolle, offering scents of black raspberry and smoky minerality. Denser and richer too, but still with a slight sour edge to its youthfully medicinal flavors of candied red berries, cherry and licorice. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins. Plenty of intensity here but not at all a relaxed style, no doubt due to the very low crop level.

From ‘young’ vines (10-25 years old) in Le Musigny. 25% new oak in 2016. Very silky, slinky nose – almost suggestive of the swish of a satin negligee. Firm and fresh again with some blackcurrant savour plus some sweet overlay. Great zest and energy. Real punch. Very intense, and wonderfully long and vibrant. (JR)