2017 Hubert Lignier, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 6x750ml

Vinous 93

The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru includes 20% whole bunches, matured in one-third new oak. It has a gorgeous bouquet of cranberry and raspberry fruit with veins of cassis; later, brown spices emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, good depth and fine grip, perhaps just missing a little precision toward the finish but still very fine. [Neal Martin, 01/10/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2038

Robert Parker 92

There are two barrels of Lignier’s 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, an attractive wine that delivers a fruit-driven bouquet of cassis and juicy cherries, deftly framed by new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and expansive, with an ample core of fruit, an open-knit chassis of fine-grained tannins and succulent balancing acids. It’s a giving, charming Charmes which will drink well in its youth. [William Kelley, 01/13/2019]

JancisRobinson.com 17/20

Barrel sample. From Mazoyeres. 20% whole bunch. Usually one barrel. Never a new barrel. Mid cherry. Complex and spicy with a hint of incense making it more exotic. But also some fine dark-red fruit, aromatic but more elegant than charming. Very fine tannic texture. All finesse here and persistent. Has yet to open up on the palate ” there’s tension and promise. (JH) [11/28/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2038