Gerard Mugneret, Chambolle Musigny Charmes Vintage:2019 Formerly Ch Bélair

Formerly Ch Bélair

now signalled with a ‘24’ on the bottle neck

Very pale crimson with some blue

There is ample citrus influence on the exuberantly fresh aromas just slice green apples and a hint of quinine character

He also mentioned a stylistic change

Gerard Mugneret, Chambolle Musigny Charmes Vintage:2019 Formerly Ch BélairThis is arguably the most elegant wine in the range with its restrained and ultra pure essence of red cherry, raspberry and discreet floral nuances. The energetic and beautifully well delineated barely mediumbodied flavors possess a beguiling mouthfeel, all wrapped in a saline, focused and impeccably well balanced finale. This is firm enough to reward up to a decade of cellaring yet not so firm as to be unapproachable young. (90 93) 2025+