2017 Domaine Francois Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 91

The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru has a very attractive, floral, Vosne-like bouquet of ebullient red fruit that blossoms in the glass, turning quite zesty with aeration and revealing satsuma and a touch of tangerine. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit and moderate depth, tightening up toward the finish, which feels quite spicy. There is a pleasant bitterness here, though I would have liked a little more persistence. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. [Neal Martin, 18/01/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2040

Robert Parker 90

A blend of Baudes, Groseilles, Gruenchers and Noirots, Bertheau’s 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru offers up notes of sweet red berries, cassis, peonies, dark chocolate and grilled squab. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, with more fleshy and underlying structure than the Chambolle AOC, displaying a generous core of succulent fruit and good length on the finish. [William Kelley, 08/12/2018]