2010 Chassagne Montrachet
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Highly aromatic nose offers white peach, pear, menthol and white pepper. Rich, supple and fairly full, conveying a dusty impression of extract. At once plump and shapely, finishing with very good length. No shortage of personality here.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2010 Chassagne-Montrachet is pointed and energetic in this vintage. There is a freshness to the Chassagne that makes it very appealing, especially for near-term drinking.
The 2010 Chassagne-Montrachet is pointed and energetic in this vintage. There is a freshness to the Chassagne that makes it very appealing, especially for near-term drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2012. Bruno Colin reported that in 2010 his yields were down 10-15%, but adds some of his oldest plots were hit even harder, and came in 25-30% lower than normal. Overall, this is a solid set of wines, with plenty of vintage and site-specific character. The Bourgogne, St. Aubin Le Charmois and Chassagne villages were bottled before the 2011 harvest, while the rest of the wines were bottled in March 2012. Importers: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 299-2600, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
A hint of filter pad on the nose. But good weight and precision on the palate. Lots of ripe fruit though just a little loose. (JR)