2023 Charmes Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

The 2023 Charmes-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru bides its time in the glass, unfolding with a mixture of red and black fruit, pressed violet and subtle Seville orange marmalade aromas. The palate is silky-smooth on the entry with brown spices infusing the red fruit. Beautifully balanced with quite a potent peppery finish, this will surely rank alongside the 2022—but patience will be required.