<h1>Bourgogne CHANSON P&egrave;re & Fils</h1> <h2>Depuis 1750 &agrave; Beaune</h2> <h3>Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru&nbsp;2008</h3><h4>The Vine</h4><b>Variety :</b>Pinot Noir<br><b>Soil :</b>Clay and limestsone<br><b>Site :</b>This climat &amp;quot;Charmes&amp;quot; is located on a mid slope facing east in the Southern part of the village of Gevrey Chambertin. One of its nearest neighbour is the famous of &amp;quot;Chambertin&amp;quot;.<br><br><br><h4>The Wine</h4><b>Vintage 2008 :</b>After a beautiful spring, the weather at the start of summer was quite demanding. It became fine again from the end of August with much sun and a cold wind, which aided concentration of flavours. The harvest commenced in mid-September in perfect conditions under an Indian summer. Aging in oak.<br><b>Tasting :</b>Deep ruby colour with purple nuances. Intense aromas of red berries and chocolate with a hint of vanilla. Well-structured, dense and deep. Complex aromas with well-shaped tannins. Long aftertaste. <br><b>Food Pairing</b>It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux.<br><br><br><br><h3>Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru&nbsp;2007</h3><h4>The Vine</h4><b>Variety :</b>Pinot Noir<br><b>Soil :</b>Clay and limestsone<br><b>Site :</b>This climat &amp;quot;Charmes&amp;quot; is located on a mid slope facing east in the Southern part of the village of Gevrey Chambertin. One of its nearest neighbour is the famous of &amp;quot;Chambertin&amp;quot;.<br><br><br><h4>The Wine</h4><b>Vintage 2007 :</b>The weather at the start of summer was quite demanding. It became fine again from the end of August with much sun and a north wind, which aided concentration of flavours and gave rise to an exceptional phenolic maturity. The harvest commenced in mid-September in perfect conditions under an Indian summer. This results in red wines with a crunchy flesh and an explosion of red fruits marvellously combined with the minerality of the terroirs. Aged in French oak during 16 months.<br><b>Tasting :</b>Bright ruby colour. Intense aromas of red berries mixed with coffee and chocolate. Beautiful vanilla note. Complex and well-structured. Powerful, dense with a tight texture. Good density and very pure fruit. Elegant oak note and fine tannins. Generous and long aftertaste. <br><b>Food Pairing</b>It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux.<br><br><br><br><h3>Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru&nbsp;2006</h3><h4>The Vine</h4><b>Variety :</b>Pinot Noir<br><b>Soil :</b>Clay and limestsone<br><b>Site :</b>This climat &amp;quot;Charmes&amp;quot; is located on a mid slope facing east in the Southern part of the village of Gevrey Chambertin. One of its nearest neighbour is the famous of &amp;quot;Chambertin&amp;quot;.<br><br><br><h4>The Wine</h4><b>Vintage 2006 :</b>The weather at the start of summer was quite demanding. However, the sun appeared at the end of August and continued throughout September. The harvest commenced in mid-September in perfect conditions. Careful selection of grapes in the vineyards and winery have produced beautiful wines with very pure aromas. Aged in French oak for 16 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b>Bright ruby colour. Intense aromas of liquorice and blackberry mixed with toasty nuances and a hint of coffee. Beautiful vanilla note. Generous and well-structured. Well-balanced and powerful. Good density and very pure fruit. Elegant oak note. Fine grained tannins very refreshing. Outstanding persistence. <br><b>Food Pairing</b>It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux. Gold Medal Decanter World Wine Award 2008 <br><br><br><br><h3>Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru&nbsp;2004</h3><h4>The Vine</h4><b>Variety :</b>Pinot Noir<br><b>Soil :</b>Clay and limestsone<br><b>Site :</b>This climat &amp;quot;Charmes&amp;quot; is located on a mid slope facing east in the Southern part of the village of Gevrey Chambertin. One of its nearest neighbour is the famous of &amp;quot;Chambertin&amp;quot;.<br><br><br><h4>The Wine</h4><b>Vintage 2004 :</b>Harvest took place at the end of september after a cool and humid Summer with short periods of very hot weather. The &amp;quot;tri&amp;quot;, sorting of the grapes was drastic to keep only the very ripe berries. The combination of strictly controlled yields and a meticulous vinification process played a major part in the quality of the vintage. Aging in casks during 16 months<br><b>Tasting :</b>Bright ruby colour. Intense aromas of red fruit mixed with spices and a hint of chocolate. Beautiful vanilla note. Generous and well-structured. Intense aromatic combination. Delicate oak note and well-integrated tannins. 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