Grown in light and sandy soil, Les Charmois is a softer and more supple Pinot Noir than most Nuits-Saint-Georges. It also stands in stark contrast to the harsher, clay-grown, Aloxe-Cortons from Domaine Durand. Ready to drink now!

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  Colin Talcroft

  Bright, clean, and appetizing with a nose of citrus, flowers, red fruit, and a hint of cocoa. Vibrant acidity combines with rich, round, red fruit flavors tending toward cherries but also something suggestive of chocolate and—after a little air contact—some very appealing ripe, grapey flavors. Much more approachable than many 2011 wines from this appellation, yet with good structure. Delicious now, but likely to improve with age.

  Food pairing: Duck; venison; other game or fowl; roasted chicken; earthy, mushroom-scented dishes

Grown in light and sandy soil, Les Charmois is a softer and more supple Pinot Noir than most Nuits-Saint-Georges. It also stands in stark contrast to the harsher, clay-grown, Aloxe-Cortons from Domaine Durand. Ready to drink now!

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  Cheryl Bringuez

  The nose on this wine is a bit meaty, but subdued. It has some excellent structure and amazing fruit. This Pinot Noir would be a great addition to your wine cellar, and will continue to blossom.

  Food pairing: Gamey meats