The 2012 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Combe d’Ormeaux is consistent in bottle. The nose is refined with plenty of luscious pure red-berry fruit. The palate is fresh and vibrant, beautifully balanced and has dispensed with the aloofness that it showed in bottle. Just lovely! Drink now-2020+.
Importers: Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620; Scott Paul Wines, Carlton, OR; tel. (503) 852-7300; J.A.O. Wine Imports, McLean, VA; www.jaowineimports.com. Also available through John Armit Wines in the UK.