Wine detail

Domaine Denis Bachelet

Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, France

2018

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Peak 2029-2047

Where it is, September 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2029 through 2047.

The 18 Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru.

Domaine Denis Bachelet Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 is a Pinot Noir from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2024-2053Peak window 2029-2047

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Domaine Denis Bachelet Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2018 vintage

Domaine Denis Bachelet's 2018 Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a Pinot Noir from France.

About Domaine Denis Bachelet

Domaine Denis Bachelet's Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a Pinot Noir from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Roast duck with herbs

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Mushroom barley risotto

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Veal with morels

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Domaine Denis Bachelet Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018?

Domaine Denis Bachelet Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 is a Pinot Noir from France.

What does Domaine Denis Bachelet Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 taste like?

Domaine Denis Bachelet Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Domaine Denis Bachelet Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2053. Within that arc, the peak window is 2029-2047. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Domaine Denis Bachelet Vieilles Vignes Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018?

Pair this wine with Roast duck with herbs; Mushroom barley risotto; or Veal with morels.