Domaine Georges Roumier   Charmes Chambertin

2006 Charmes Chambertin

By Domaine Georges Roumier

2006 Charmes-Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France

In the world of fine wines, certain vintages stand tall, marking their place in the annals of vinous history with a sense of grandeur that whispers through the ages. The 2006 vintage of Charmes-Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier is one such vintage, a pageant of complexity and finesse that tirelessly captivates the discerning palates of wine enthusiasts and investors alike.

 

The Quintessence of 2006: A Study in Elegance

The 2006 growing season in Burgundy was marked by a cool and rainy start that gave way to a warm and dry August, creating near-perfect ripening conditions for Pinot Noir. This climatic waltz bestowed upon the 2006 Charmes-Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier a tasting profile of cultivated poise - born from challenge yet transcending it with every sip.

The palate is graced by sumptuous layers of ripe red berries, intricately lacing with an earthiness reminiscent of the finest Burgundian terroir. Hints of violet, smoke, and a whisper of truffle deepen the aromatic profile, creating symphonies within each glass. Tannins remain supple and refined, ensuring this vintage not only delights today but promises profound evolution for years to come.

 

An Investment Worthy of Its Terroir

For investors looking to fortify their portfolios with impeccable bottles, the 2006 Charmes-Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier presents an opportunity par excellence. As one of Burgundy's paradigmatic producers, Roumier's mastery in capturing both the spirit and subtlety of its appellation remains unmatched. Experiencing how this magnificent vintage rises in complexity over time is one of the true pleasures afforded to oenophiles and collectors.

Beyond its potential for appreciation in both value and sensory delight, integrating such a bottle into one's collection reflects an appreciation for craft and history - where each vintage tells its unique tale through the harmonious balance between grape and grower's artistry.

Let us conclude by asserting that within the pantheon of fine wines, the 2006 Charmes-Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier stands as one of those rare exemplars. It articulates not just the character of its year but also captures a moment in time where weather, winemaker, and earth conspired to create something close to perfection. To invest in such a wine is to partake in a legacy of unmatched elegance, promising both pleasure to the senses and potential prosperity to one’s portfolio.

Current market price

£6,010.00

12x75cl

Highest score

90

POP score

601

Scores and tasting notes

90

Smoky and carnal in the nose, with more typical red fruits, licorice, and rose petals emerging with air, Roumier's 2006 Charmes-Chambertin (actually form Mazoyeres), comes to the palate with a sense of ample ripeness but opacity of fruit and slightly awkward astringency that might represent a legacy of hail (and that were evident in cask as well as from bottle). There is richness here that just can't fully express itself, and the sense of meatiness is impressively profound. This should really be revisited in 2010 to attempt a proper assessment of its longer-term future. Rigorous triage - along with Christophe Roumier's seemingly intuitive sense for the limits and potential of the vintage - have resulted in a set of 2006s here that are youthfully generous, but in the best instances will be well worth cellaring. The fermentative regimen and elevage (including no racking until assemblage, to maximize contact with lees convey both fat and structure; yet early bottling to preserve fruit) were tailored to the vintage, whereas the regimen of new wood was little changed from other recent years, meaning around one-third for the premier crus. Stems were selectively included, up to something over one-third in the grand crus. I tasted these wines from barrel at 14 months and again from bottle at 18, and they had in most instances both gained textural allure as well as structure and refined their flavors, clearly demonstrating the success of Roumier's strategy. Importer: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 419-1400

David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 21 December 2009

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