These are attractive wines, especially for a tricky vintage.
HUMBERT Frères
2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Poissenot
Smooth texture, light on palate, finesse, purity, dark fruits, elegant. (91-93)
2018 Charmes-Chambertin
Medium-weight, dark fruits, some acidity and energy but wine is still quite unformed. (92-93)
Pierre NAIGEON
2018 Charmes-Chambertin
Dark fruits, minerality, good acidity for the vintage, but hasn’t come together yet. (91-93?)
Henri RICHARD
2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin
Dark fruits, minerality, some Mazoyères gaminess, smooth texture, medium weight. Good job. (92-94)
TAUPENOT-MERME
2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin
Dark fruits, slightly gamy as is typical of Mazoyères, medium-weight. Good acidity and freshness, but lacking the differentiation of still better wines. (91-93)
2018 Charmes-Chambertin
Dark fruits, smooth texture, moderate acidity; lacks the precision of still better wines. (91-93)