2010 Serafin Pere et Fils, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

The 2010 Charmes-Chambertin blossoms on the palate in every direction. It is at once incredibly long yet also totally spherical on the palate. Bright red fruit, freshly cut flowers and spices are all woven together gracefully, but this is really a wine of textural finesse above all else. Rich layers of fruit stain the palate on the intense, deeply satisfying finish. This is a dazzling showing from Christian Serafin.

Deep, bright red; the darkest of this 2010s. Lovely floral lift to the aromas of black cherry and crushed stone. Like liquid silk on entry, then suave and harmonious in the mid-palate, with cherry, black raspberry and mineral flavors given definition by well-integrated acidity. Finishes with substantial noble tannins and outstanding length. In a distinctly more feminine style than the Cazetiers--hardly atypical for these two bottlings--but built for a slow evolution in bottle.