We've been working directly with Bertheau almost since the very beginning of Envoyer and have tried many vintages during that time. Bertheau is one of Burgundy's most elegant producers, working with one of the most elegant Terroirs in Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny. As the adage goes, the deepness of color doesn't equate to Burgundy's quality, and these ruby red masterpieces have that old-school knack of putting on weight in the bottle while retaining their terroir transparency and lightness of touch. We have tasted with Francois many times, and he has a very traditional approach to his vinification, using older barrels with very little intervention, preferring hands-off winemaking and letting his wines slowly develop. We tasted the 2023s in barrel last summer, and they were impressive even in their infantile state, accounting for some of the best barrel samples we have tasted here. This is going to be an excellent vintage for Beartheau, showing excellent harmony between lovely fruit and expressive vineyard character. Bertheau's Charmes comes from a small .66 hectare plot where the vines are over 50 years old and grow on excellent limestone soils. It's one of the most loved vineyards of Chambolle, and at this direct import pricing, it's a fantastic buy!