Darren Harris
Located Close to the Vosne-Romanee border. This vineyard was returned to Cheron in 2016 after a long-term lease. Nose of spice and small berries with some obvious whole bunch. Leaner and longer than many of the wines with floral fruit and defined tannins. This will require some patience but will be exceptional.
Jasper Morris MW
From ancient vines, replanted just after the war, this year made with 50% whole bunch but usually 100%. Mid crimson in colour. Darker fruit, with ultra-ripe cherry, while also bringing out some chocolate notes. Nonetheless there is real power here while staying fresh, red berries and acidity behind and the stems give a little firm touch. It is important to pick Champonnet relatively early, thinks Philippe Chéron. Tasted: March 2021.
Bill Nanson "The Burgundy Report"
Very old vines here says Philippe. ‘Our only inconvenience is that the parcel is a little small at 0.21 ha’ - first vinified here in 2016.
A different nose here suggesting more whole cluster - it’s about 50% in this vintage but it can be 100% when there’s more juice . Very silky, complex, very aromatic - the structure is there but mainly hidden. Wide, a little saline and very persistent - a great Nuits!
Very old vines here says Philippe. ‘Our only inconvenience is that the parcel is a little small at 0.21 ha’ - first vinified here in 2016.
A different nose here suggesting more whole cluster - it’s about 50% in this vintage but it can be 100% when there’s more juice . Very silky, complex, very aromatic - the structure is there but mainly hidden. Wide, a little saline and very persistent - a great Nuits!
Domaine Philippe Cheron
