89-91 Neal Martin - Vinous Media

The 2024 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru, cropped at a decent 35hl/ha due to younger vines, has an engaging though understated bouquet that opens with brambly red fruit, briary and subtle iris flower scents. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, quite fleshy towards the second half though not as complex as other recent vintages. There is just a touch of bitterness right on the finish. Nevertheless, it should gain cohesion during the remainder of its barrel maturation though it is outflanked by the outstanding Les Cras this year.