2014 Domaine Dominique Gallois Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 750ml

There is enough wood to notice but not so much as to intrude on the wonderfully fresh and airy aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, earth and a hint of the sauvage. The seductively textured and lush medium-bodied flavors possess an abundance of energy on the lightly mineral-inflected, sappy and impeccably well-balanced finale that also reflects a touch of youthful austerity. This excellent effort is built-to-age and will require at least 6 to 8 years and should repay 10 to 12.