2018 Chambolle-Musigny Domaine Hudelot-Baillet

Here too the nose is sufficiently reduced to block an assessment of the nose. By contrast there is excellent punch and freshness to the delicious and saline-inflected middle weight flavors that conclude in a bitter pit fruit finish that is supported by firm but fine tannins. This is very Chambollesque and worth a look. (89- 91)/2025+

The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes comes from 60- to 80-year-old vines and is matured in 25% new oak. It has more refinement and delineation on the nose compared to the regular village cru, offering blackberry, briar and touches of wild strawberry. The fresh palate delivers a superb line of acidity and almost sorbet-like freshness. Veins of orange zest and marmalade appear toward the vibrant finish. Superb.