2002 Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Aux Beaux Bruns 12x75cl

Robert Parker 93

Drunk from magnum, the 2002 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Aux Beaux Bruns showed beautifully, bursting from the glass with captivating aromas of wild berries, dark chocolate, candied peel and potpourri. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and complete, with fine-grained tannins, immense concentration, succulent acids and a striking sense of harmony. Still young, to my palate the wine will need another 5-6 years to attain the plenitude of full maturity. That bodes very well indeed for the rest of Ghislaine Barthod’s portfolio, as Beaux Brun is typically the most immediate of her premiers crus. [William Kelley, 28/07/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2050

Vinous NR

Full, bright red. Very ripe but withdrawn nose hints at roasted strawberry. Sweet and fat but less showy than the Chambolle villages , even a bit sullen today. Notes of smoke and earth. Ghislaine says this wine is just now regaining its vivacity after the bottling. Perhaps not a representative bottle. Judgment deferred. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2005]

JancisRobinson.com 17.5

Scented, sweet, and beguiling. Lots of fruit. The contrast of the Bourgogne Rouge, the Chambolle-Musigny, and this wine really illustrates the hierarchy of terroirs. [28/01/2004]

Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015