Denis Mortet 2016 Chambolle Musigny Beaux Bruns

In the realm of Chambolle-Musigny, Denis Mortet's 2016 Premier Cru Aux Beaux Bruns stands as a paragon of elegance and refinement. Its appearance in the glass reveals a captivating ruby hue, hinting at the depth of character within. On the nose, the wine exudes a bouquet of red berries, weaving delicate notes of raspberries and cherries with an underlying nuance of floral fragrances. The palate is a harmonious interplay of flavors, where the bright acidity of the red fruits dances gracefully alongside velvety tannins, imparting a sense of luxurious texture. With each sip, the wine unfolds, revealing layers of complexity and finesse. The finish is prolonged and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of its indulgent tannic structure. Denis Mortet's 2016 Chambolle-Musigny Beaux Bruns is a testament to the domaine's commitment to crafting wines of utmost sophistication and allure.

Robert Parker - (90-92) Points

"The 2016 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Aux Beaux Bruns was reduced to one barrel (new) due to frost and included 50% whole bunch. It has a fresh and vibrant bouquet, very well defined and pure with black cherrie and bilberry fruit, focused and harmonious. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp and focused, lithe in the mouth with a silky smooth finish. This is a fine, probably early drinking Chambolle-Musigny vis-a-vis Arnaud's other wines that will require bottle age."

Antonio Galloni - (89-91) Points

"(there's just a single new barrel of this juice, from a yield of ten hectoliters per hectare): Bright, dark red but not ruby like the Mes Cinq Terroirs. A bit less primary on the nose, combining dark red fruits and soil-driven saline minerality. Sweet on entry, then concentrated and chewy in the mid-palate, conveying an impression of quick-ripening grapes. Displays less energy than Mortet's village wines from Gevrey-Chambertin but there's no denying the richness of this wine. The substantial ripe tannins currently cut off the fruit and give the finish a slight dry edge. A bit extreme for my taste."