Domaine Denis Bachelet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2023 [NET] October2023Reductions A bit of time on

A bit of time on the skins — plus a touch of botrytis in 2023 — pushes the wine into deeper

On average

white flower and buttered popcorn

proving that these once nearly extinct native grapes can produce sophisticated

which keeps the wine clean without making it thin

Domaine Denis Bachelet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2023 [NET] October2023Reductions A bit of time onCharmes Chambertin is Denis Bachelet's calling card, the bottling that earned him the nickname "King of Charmes." From a tiny four hectare Gevrey estate he has run nearly alone since 1983, this grand cru comes from old vines that give it concentration, depth, and a velvety richness rare even at this level. Bachelet farms sustainably and uses oak with restraint, letting the site speak. The 2023 is a profound, age worthy Pinot that rewards patience;