2016 Joseph Roty, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Tres Vieilles Vignes

Vinous 96

The 2016 Charmes-Chambertin Très Vieilles Vignes has the most refined and compelling bouquet of Roty’s three Grand Crus: exquisite delineation and precision, blackberry and raspberry coulis, hints of crushed stone and pressed rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly toasty black fruit, very intense and multi-dimensional. Great precision on the finish, with blood orange and hints of liquorice lingering on the aftertaste. This just rivets you to the spot. Tasted at the Domaine. [Neal Martin, 22/10/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2050

Robert Parker 95-97

“The 2016 Charmes-Chambertin Très Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a deep purple color. The bouquet is introverted at first, more like a Mazis-Chambertin, gradually opening with very pure, delineated black cherry and blackcurrant fruit intermingling with wet limestone and blood orange notes. There is wonderful structure here, one that is not common among Charmes-Chambertin, and that can be put down to venerable vine age. There is palpable authority on the finish that demands attention yet also wards you off from opening bottles without 7 or 8 years on the odometer. Stunning.” [Neal Martin, 29/12/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2050