the palate grows in austerity

some of them at 1

5% alcohol)

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

Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle Musigny Charmes Vintage:2005 the palate grows in austerity(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.