600-liter demi-muids for 18 months

but this is turning out to be a very good wine that should offer pleasure for at least another 25-30 years

The 1986 Haut-Batailley has matured in splendid fashion

but that period is down to several months from a full year the wine spent in small barrels up until 2001 or so

Denis is more structured than a Clos de la Roche (when made by the same winemaker) but that is the case here

Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle Musigny Charmes Vintage:2005 600-liter demi-muids for 18 months(from a . 25 ha parcel). A more restrained nose grudgingly reveals the essence of plum where additional breadth is present in the form of black raspberry and violet scents. The palate impression provides an interesting contrast as it is at once caressing and lilting yet powerful and concentrated, all wrapped in a dusty finish where a refreshing salinity arises. This is gorgeous.