rich and delineated full-bodied flavors brim with an abundance of dry extract that really coats the palate on the vibrant

caressing and juicy medium-bodied flavors that brim with sappy dry extract before terminating in a softly mineral-inflected and long finish

This is very impressive but shows less sangiovese perfume than usual

oolong tea and caramelized mandarin orange - we associate with this vintage

burnt earth

Caroline Morey, Chassagne Montrachet Champs Gains Vintage:2017 rich and delineated full-bodied flavors(from vines planted in 2009). An airy and pretty if not especially dense nose combines notes of white orchard fruit, especially pear, with those of citrus, wood and resin. The delicious and round flavors also display good punch that contrast somewhat with the youthfully austere and reasonably long finish. This will need to add depth if it is to merit the upper end of my projected range. (89 92) 2024+