The 1988 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Véroilles performed well above expectations. For sure, it looks its age with burnished russet core and tawny rim, but the bouquet is very vigorous, the fruit having been usurped by attractive spicebox, musk and ferrous scents. The palate is well balanced and driven along by a keen bead of acidity. The tannins are decayed yet there remains good backbone here with dried orange peel and black pepper enlivening the finish. It is what mature Burgundy is all about really. Tasted September 2015.