Georges Lignier & Fils Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 Valais herbaceous and spicy on the

herbaceous and spicy on the palate and marked by gentle tannins in the finish

though in no sense is it tame

and is more fine and elegant than the other Trousseaux in our portfolio and is less rustic than Crinquand’s Ploussard

located 2km from Condrieu

The resulting wine is marked by honey

Georges Lignier & Fils Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 Valais herbaceous and spicy on theThe domaine owns a mere tenth of a hectare of Pinot Noir planted in the early 1960s in this relatively large grand cru. This Charmes Chambertin gives the impression of small berried fruit, with a subtly mineral inflected palate of taut tension and somewhat firm tannins; patience will be rewarded here. (50% new oak.)