Crimson. Expressive Vosne aromatics lead the way: classic spice, earth, and red currant layered with subtle forest-floor nuance. The palate shows good depth, driven by bright, well-integrated acidity that keeps the generous ripe fruit detailed like the head of a pin. Savory and gently spicy elements add complexity, with a faint floral lift in the background. Texture is supple and smooth, rounded yet fresh, building seamlessly to a long, persistent finish. Drinking well now, still a bright future ahead, a complete Chaumes. Now – 2040+.

Chezeaux owns about four-tenths of an hectare in Chaumes, in the southern part of the village of Vosne, situated just beneath La Tache and Aux Malconsorts on a vein of limestone and marl. East-facing site at 250 m. 100% destemmed. Brief pre-ferment cold maceration. 15–18 months in barrel, 30% new.