2016 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny "La Combe d'Orveau" 1er Cru

(technical director Flous noted that due to the tiny production in 2016--nearly 90% lower than normal-- this wine was made in exactly the same way as Faiveley's Musigny: 50% destemmed by hand, vinified in a small tank and aging in a new feuillette): Bright ruby-red. Slightly grilled, reduced nose dominated today by smoky minerality, with hints of fresh blood and mocha. Plush, sweet and voluminous; a powerful, saline, smoky wine with outstanding solidity and unflagging length, but in need of a racking. Very impressive if a bit of a freak; this wine will be bottled direct from the barrel but will it have enough lift? (ST)