Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru•2020

Silky yet firmly structured, the 2020 Domaine Perrot-Minot Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru layers ripe red and black berries with hints of forest floor, spice and a gentle smoky echo from its élevage. The palate is medium-bodied but concentrated, with lively acidity and finely ground tannins that slowly tighten through a long, sapid finish, suggesting a powerful, ageworthy expression of Charmes rather than a purely hedonistic one. This vintage feels serious and complete, with plenty of depth in reserve for long-term cellaring.