2012 Charmes Chambertin

(two-thirds Charmes and one-third Mazoyeres): Medium ruby. Almost liqueur-like ripeness to the aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice and violet. Creamy-sweet and full, showing a fine-grained texture and an intriguing saline quality. Finishes long and suave, with lingering sweetness and a minty nuance. There are three barrels of this juice in 2012, as Laurent added the deeply colored Mazoyeres this year.