Camille Giroud Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Chambolle-Musigny "Declassified" 1er Cru Tasting (Chicagoland IL) : Library release. Charming Old School, well aged Burgundy with enticing earthy aromas, but slightly short in the middle. And hints of red cherry. Color and fill were great.

Chambolle 1er Blends (Chicago + Zoom) : A delightful and appealing aroma of earthy, dusty, mature black cherry with mushroom, dried florals and dried herbs. The palate is similarly complex if a little lacking fruit weight in the mid-palate (hardly a flaw in a 43 year-old wine). Ethereal, long finish.

In a great place right now. Smooth balanced flavors of cherry and plum. Has the '78 signature orange tang flavor but not to an excess - just in the right amount. Good long finish. Very enjoyable. Only critique would be that it is a little simple, but otherwise very nice.

Woodland Hills: Dark amber color; lots of sedimenbt, licorice, caramel, spice, apple pie, cinamon, later got plenty of cherry; very soft, t’s dropped out, fine, elegant. Tasty and old w/complex flavors.