With wood and white stone fruit in fine balance, this is a ripe, full wine, the acidity lighting up the ripe flavor. The wine has a broad character, ready for drinking in a year. ——R.V.(7/1/2010)—— 91

It’s not a bad name for this vineyard—Charmes. This wine, which expresses the nature of the vineyard, is certainly approachable, friendly almost. But there’s also a steel fist there that demands time. And if you can’t wait, it’s a great wine to drink now. ——R.V.(12/1/2006)—— 93