2005 Charmes Chambertin
By Domaine Georges Roumier
2005 Charmes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France
In the pantheon of Burgundian excellence, the 2005 vintage of Charmes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier stands as a testament to the region's propensity for creating reds of unparalleled finesse and complexity. The 2005 vintage in Burgundy was met with wide acclaim, exhibiting an extraordinary balance that years of cellar aging have only deepened.
Vintage Virtues: A Journey through Maturation
The year 2005 was marked by optimal conditions in Burgundy, resulting in wines that possess a rare combination of ripe fruit characteristics and substantial tannic structures. This intriguing dichotomy has allowed the 2005 Charmes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier to evolve exquisitely. The wine's bouquet has blossomed, unfurling layers of dark cherries, blackcurrants and a hint of truffle - a captivating prelude to its elegant yet robust palate.
Investment Calibre: A Connoisseur’s Delight
An astute addition to any discerning investor's portfolio, this 2005 Charmes Chambertin is poised splendidly at the intersection of appreciation potential and sheer drinking pleasure. The Domaine Georges Roumier pedigree ensures both confidence in investment and an unparalleled tasting journey steeped in the traditions and excellence synonymous with Burgundian craft.
Aged to perfection, the palate reveals itself with an admirable depth and sustain; ripe tannins now softened to silk, providing structure to the mature, earthy berry essence. There is a sensual interplay between power and elegance here, a hallmark of Christophe Roumier's deft touch in one of the most seraphic corners of Burgundy's viticultural landscape.
For enthusiasts looking to deepen their holdings with a wine combining historical intrigue and profound sensory satisfaction, the 2005 Charmes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier represents a discerning choice. Its collectability seamlessly dovetails with its capacity to enchant the most refined palates. Whether held as an investment piece or anticipated to grace the most reverent of occasions, it is a vintage that promises continued evolution and delight in the tapestry of its consumption.
Current market price
$11,070.00
12x75cl
Highest score
91
POP score
604.55
Scores and tasting notes
Roumier’s 2005 Charmes-Chambertin (actually from the Mazoyeres) offers tart black cherry and raw meat with bay leaf and resin accents on the nose. Deep meatiness and dark berries dipped in bitter chocolate follow onto the palate, which evidences abundant but relatively fine tannins. The finish is something of a low-toned rumbling that may grow as the wine puts on 5-7 years of bottle age. This will be bottled under “Domaine Christophe Roumier.” One senses that Christophe Roumier considers 2005 a high point of his career, and my visit with him was among the high points of my recent trip. He describes this as “a classic vintage lending itself to very calm, classic vinification,” which given the opportunities afforded by perfectly healthy, firm, dry, ripe fruit involved triage almost solely to remove ladybugs, and included around 25% whole clusters in the fermenters at the Premier Cru level and 50% at that of Grand Cru. Importer: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 419-1400.
David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2007