Saouma and Brakir’s 2005 Charmes-Chambertin announces itself with alluring scents of ripe cherry, almond and fennel pollen, and comes to the palate polished, subtly creamy, yet freshly-fruited and juicy as well as relatively delicate by the standards of their 2005 collection. Long, refined and pure, this takes wings and lifts with an effortless that spells “grand cru” without offering especially obvious density, intricate complexity or aggressive grip. It’s all about insinuation and subtle seduction. Importer: Vintus, Pleasantville, NY; tel. (919) 769-3000