Lilting cherry fruit combines with vivacious acidity here, and the wine’s intense concentration allows its slightly trebly balance to come off as energetic. Dark-red fruit, peppery, mineral and a little chalky. On the palate, really sinewy and almost but not quite lean, direct and precise and very fresh. The finesse of this wine speaks of the Chambolle pedigree, though its ideal location and ancient vines produce a depth that elevates it to a level beyond what one would expect from a Villages. 100% Pinot Noir from 70 year old vines in the Drazey and Bussières parcels just below Premier Cru les Sentiers, near the Morey St Denis border. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.