2023, Domaine Lignier-Michelot, CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN, Grand Cru

The fine healthy grapes permitted 100% whole bunches. More crimson than purple, with a bundle of fruit energy on the nose, more than the stems. Starts well then explodes further, strawberries and cream, on the softer side at the back of the palate, certainly living up well to its Charmes appellation. Drink from 2032-2038.
**** 94-96 Jasper Morris MW.

Once again there is an abundance of floral nuances adding elegance to the aromas of just crushed ripe red berries, earth and a hint of underbrush character. The beautifully textured medium-bodied flavours are rich to the point of opulence while displaying focused power on the sappy and impressively long finale.
91-94 Burghound

The 2023 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru includes 100% whole bunch. This has a backward nose [at present] with reluctantly unfolding blackberry and raspberry fruit aromas. It is much less forward than the 2022 last year. This is bashful and surly. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry and slightly lower in acidity. Consequently, I will be prudent for now.
91-93 Neal Martin.