airy and admirably pure nose features crystal clear and transparent red pinot fruit and essence of stone

the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Le Clos du Caillou was open for business

The wine has a beautiful entry to the palate

An intensely floral nose also displays notes of various red berry fruit and discreet hints of anise and sandalwood

This tightly wound effort is a middle weight in the context of the appellation yet it is an absolute knockout in every respect and particularly in terms of its perfect balance

Fontaine Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet La Boudriotte Vintage:2014 airy and admirably pure nose(from Fairendes). Layered aromas display notes of petrol, various citrus elements, pear and freshly sliced apple. The firm and muscular yet nicely refined middle weight flavors possess very good concentration before terminating in a firm, austere and very serious finale. This markedly dry effort will need at least some forbearance.