DOMAINE HENRI REBOURSEAU Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2023 Bottle

Description

The 2023 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has received significant recognition, earning 94-96 points from Inside Burgundy. Jasper Morris notes its deep purple colour and the initially backward nose, which reveals dark, sensual strawberry fruit with a hint of spice. This wine is notably complete and effectively showcases the characteristics of Charmes-Chambertin, finishing with long-lasting satisfaction and structure. Vinous awarded it 91-93 points, highlighting its delineated bouquet of vivacious red fruit, including wild strawberries and redcurrants, complemented by a touch of iodine. The medium-bodied palate offers a gentle grip and is one of the more floral cuvées from Rebourseau. With its fine weight and open, airy finish, this exceptional wine is best enjoyed between 2027 and 2040, promising a delightful experience.

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Domaine Henri Rebourseau is a notable winery located in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, France, specifically in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. Founded in the early 20th century, the domaine has established a reputation for producing elegant and high-quality wines, primarily from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.

The estate encompasses approximately 15 hectares of vineyards, with holdings that include several prestigious appellations, such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and more. Domaine Henri Rebourseau is committed to sustainable viticulture and practices minimal intervention in the winemaking process, focusing on expressing the terroir’s true character.

The wines from Domaine Henri Rebourseau are characterised by their finesse, complexity, and balance, typically featuring rich fruit flavours, floral notes, and well-integrated tannins. With careful attention to detail in both vineyard management and winemaking, the estate produces wines that are well-received by critics and wine enthusiasts.

By maintaining a tradition of quality and craftsmanship, Domaine Henri Rebourseau continues to be a respected name in Burgundy, offering beautifully crafted wines that embody the elegance and distinctiveness of the region.

Les Charmes Chambertin are located on limestone outcrops covered with thin rendziniform soils. There are many marl and iron pebbles. The plots of the estate are exclusively located in Charmes Chambertin and in their highest part.

A wine with hints of wild strawberries, where vanilla spices intertwine. It combines structure and smoothness. It is an elegant and suave wine. A pledge of concentrated and mellow eternity, everything about it is syrup, elegance, harmony.

INSIDE BURGUNDY 94-96 points
Drink 2030-2038
Bastien has tried out 15% whole bunches this year. Deep purple. The nose is very backward to begin with. Fine quality on the attack, a dark sensual strawberry fruit with just a little spice. This is very complete, and speaks of Charmes-Chambertin admirably. A long satisfying finish with structure. Drink from 2030-2038. Jasper Morris

VINOUS (91-93) points
Drinking Window 2027 - 2040
From: The Lord Giveth…Burgundy 2023 (Jan 2025)
The 2023 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from 1.3 hectares that are broken down into subplots. It contains around 15% whole cluster—a prudent amount that may increase in the future. This has a delineated bouquet with vivacious red fruit, wild strawberry redcurrant and just a touch of iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip. It's one of the more floral cuvées from Rebourseau on the nose and fine weight on the finish that is open and "airy" in style. - By Neal Martin on November 2024