Slightly more moderate wood treatment surrounds the ripe and fresh aromas of black cherry, violet, earth and oak spice. The rich and impressively scaled flavors are seductive to the point of opulence…

Region Description. (pee noh nwahr)—A tricky grape to grow, Pinot Noir makes some of the best wines in the world. The prototype wine is red Burgundy from France but Oregon, California, New Zealand,…

Michel Magnien & Fils - Charmes-Chambertin 2012 (750ml) available at The Wine and Cheese Place in St Louis, MO

Georges Lignier et Fils - Charmes-Chambertin 1991 (750ml) available at Winovisor in Washington, DC

Cyprien Arlaud's vines cover a total of 1ha in Mazoyères, just below Latricières-Chambertin. Picked in three stages to maximise complexity, this was fermented with 30% whole bunches and aged in 20%…

Complex, savory aromas greet the nose, with shiitake mushroom upon newly rained-on soil, tarragon and soy. A layer of dark-fruit follows and crescendos with red-fruit intensity on the palate…

A generous and distinctive wine, often superb. The colour is intense and bright. On the nose, the first impression that arises is that of cherry. Then, woody and fine spicy aromas appear, with an…