Rovellotti, Ghemme Costa del Salmino Riserva, 2016 CALICOUNT0125 Charmes is Meursault's best-known Premier

Charmes is Meursault's best-known Premier Cru—soft

with harvest beginning in late August

finishing long and savory with hints of truffle and mineral earth

showing the stony mineral character of its particular corner of the Andes

The name declares its contents: G (Chardonnay)

Rovellotti, Ghemme Costa del Salmino Riserva, 2016 CALICOUNT0125 Charmes is Meursault's best-known PremierGhemme from Rovellotti's crown jewelthe Costa del Salmino vineyard. Some of Ghemme's oldest Nebbiolo vines (90%) with Vespolina (10%) push deep roots into uniquely acidic soils that concentrate and refine. Aged in large Slavonian oak casks and French oak barrels, then additional bottle time before release. This is structured Piedmont that rewards patience. This is structured Piedmont that rewards patience and deserves your attention.