2016 Chassagne Montrachet Clos St Jean
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Pale yellow. Pungent scents of citrus peel, pear, menthol and powdered stone, plus a suggestion of red berries. Moderately dense, saline and classically dry, offering good intensity and firm mineral-driven acidity but conveying an impression of restraint to its fruit component. Finishes firm, with a youthful citric edge that calls for at least a couple years of patience. A bit inscrutable today. This wine was virtually unchanged with 72 hours in the refrigerator, maintaining its firm edge.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean, the parcels tucked into the village more or less, has a well-defined nose of orange pith and a subtle smear of dried honey. The palate is well balanced with a lightly honeyed texture, veins of tropical fruit with hints of mango and passionfruit toward the finish. This is a generous Chassagne-Montrachet that will give much pleasure in its youth.