2013 Olivier Bernstein, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Les Lavrottes

The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny Les Lavrottes is sexy and voluptuous to the core. Sweet, silky tannins meld around a core of radiant fruit. Dark red cherry, plum, wild flowers and mint all open up in the glass. The inclusion of 50% whole clusters gives the 2013 an extra kick of brightness and saline-driven freshness.

Good medium red. Dark aromas of pungent raspberry, cranberry, violet and licorice. Supple and sweet, with a creamy mid-palate texture enlivened by strong floral character. Firm acidity and serious tannins appear later, framing the wine's finish.

Quite firm and with glacé-cherry notes on the nose. Good energetic stuff. Firm and dry on the end. Zesty and lip smacking. More crystalline than headily impressionistic or blowsy. Pretty long and very vibrant. (JR)