2014 Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Camille Giroud, Burgundy

David’s deft hand has produced an elegant Charmes-Chambertin, which is very prettily perfumed and has fine raspberry fruit. Everything is as it should be structurally, with neither acidity nor tannins impeding the fruit’s succulence; this has an agreeably persistent finish. Tasting with David Croix at Camille Giroud is always a pleasure, especially this year, as the range 2014s is delicious. David feels the wines are about drinkability and balance rather than exceptional power. His theory is that the great start to the growing season kept the vines healthy through the cool, damp summer.

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