Serafin Pere et Fils, Charmes Chambertin

Serafin Pere et Fils, Charmes Chambertin(from 55+ year old vines totaling . 31 ha with . 125 ha in Charmes and the other . 18 ha in Mazoyres). Slightly more obvious wood provides a reasonably neutral backdrop for the more elegant red and dark pinot fruit aromas that are laced with underbrush, earth and hint of game. The more refined, indeed sleek broad shouldered flavors possess excellent mid palate concentration thanks to the presence of an abundance of dry extract that once again does a

and it has the rustic character of Ribera del Duero

delineated and sneaky long finish that flashes outstanding depth

A discreet application of wood sets off a cool and ultra-elegant nose that offers up scents of pear

Hints of grilled meat and exotic dried spices accent red raspberries and redcurrants in this full-bodied but exceptionally silky and elegant red that meets the high expectations for such a pricey bottling

This compact and very tightly wound effort makes it unequivocally clear that this is built to reward extended keeping and like the Folatières

One of the greats

The 2010 was a hard act to follow

Shows enough freshness and structure for aging

Succulent black cherry

somewhat surprisingly

There is a new wine in Palacios's portfolio

though neither is it rustic