Jacky Truchot Charmes Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 1993

Jacky Truchot Charmes Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 1993

the 2014 Proprietary Red IX Estate is an old-fashioned Médoc blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon

Pale gold in colour

The finish narrows just a bit and it is this aspect that ultimately prevents this otherwise gorgeous effort from meriting a higher overall score

hile the wood treatment is certainly evident it's more subtle on the overtly cool and restrained nose that is markedly spicy with its combination of relatively high-toned aromas of red cherry

hugely long and very firmly structured finish

but perhaps the ultimate example because the intense botrytis and unctuosity the wine possesses is buttressed by slightly more acidity

grace and staying power

black raspberry

especially within the context of the vintage

brawny wine revealing the tell-tale peppery

There is flat out superb intensity to the mineral-driven and sleekly muscular middle weight plus flavors that possess a more sophisticated mouthfeel before concluding in a dusty

and length