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We have been importing François Bertheau’s wonderfully fruited, perfumed, classic and lacy Chambolles since the 2014 vintage. Over this short time there has been a growing chorus of praise from clients here in Australia. (Not to mention the list of pundits lining up to say great things globally, see below.) François works hard in his 6ha of vines; only Chambolle-Musigny, no other commune. He is determined to have healthy little bunches and he guides the wines through fermentation and ageing with great care and craft.
Bertheau has done a magical job in 2023. His wines, across the range, are spectacular, in his pure, bright and pristine, highly aromatic and silky style. I tasted the whole range in March this year and came away in awe of his achievements. Randall.
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'I feel a special affection for this domaine.’ Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy.
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"The wines from Domaine François Bertheau have given me a lot of hedonistic pleasure over the years. It has been several years since I have visited Domaine Bertheau, and I honestly don’t know why … A mistake, surely, as I really enjoy the wines from Domaine François Bertheau." Steen Öhman at Winehog
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"....searching, unbelievably thorough persistence," where each flavor component is iterated and reiterated on the palate until all expressive possibilities are exhausted, Aaron Ayscough 'not drinking poison in paris' blog.
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These are classic Chambolles, emphasizing finesse, elegance, high-toned aromatics and silky textures. They typically drink well immediately upon release and remain balanced with aging–their approachability should not be confused with shorter life spans because these wines age beautifully. Kermit Lynch.
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