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Wine Description
The Story
Côte de Nuits in the year 640 AD as a monastic property. In 1219 it passed to the canons of Langres, who retained ownership until the Revolution of 1789. The name Chambertin has been used since the 13th century and once shared imperial approval with Clos de Bèze - Napoleon would drink nothing else. Its boundaries have not changed since the Middle Ages. In recognition of their similarity, the 7 " Climats " adjoining those of Chambertin and Clos...
Wine Information
Vintage note 1962: good year, although fairly cold. The wines are elegant and supple but coming straight after the 1961 vintage has done them little favours. Harvest began on 6 October.
« Charmes Chambertin » vineyard is situated on the east facing slope between Mazoyères Chambertin Grand Cru, Latricières Chambertin and Chambertin Grand Cru.
"Charmes" is derived from "Chaume", meaning "subtle" or "thatch" indicating the former presence of...
