Straw yellow rim. Moderately aromatic wine with a surprisingly exotic nose of pear, light citrus, hawthorn... noticeable leesy aromas, subtle barrique spice/malo/minerality. On the palate the wine is dry, has moderate + acidity, a very full and fleshy midpalate, adequate phenolics to hold the relatively short but fine finish... moderate alcohol. Very good balance, moderate - length, intensity, and moderate + complexity. All in all a very well made village level Chassagne, especially from a textural and finesse point of view, that is at its peak.
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Amazing clarity of expression. Mineral aromas like flint, gunpowder, and metal shavings complement spice-box scents and help delineate the soft, creamy palate. While the custard, key-lime, and pear flavors are leanly proportioned, the mouthfeel is practically sweet and luscious and shows some spicy seasoning and polish from the barrels but no sense of toastiness or flab.
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10/9/2009 - DAN BAILEY wrote:
Nice chassagne but clearly getting towards the end of its life as acidity is fading
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7/11/2009 - markjanes wrote: 85 Points
Straw yellow rim. Moderately aromatic wine with a surprisingly exotic nose of pear, light citrus, hawthorn... noticeable leesy aromas, subtle barrique spice/malo/minerality. On the palate the wine is dry, has moderate + acidity, a very full and fleshy midpalate, adequate phenolics to hold the relatively short but fine finish... moderate alcohol. Very good balance, moderate - length, intensity, and moderate + complexity. All in all a very well made village level Chassagne, especially from a textural and finesse point of view, that is at its peak.
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8/26/2007 - r63788 wrote:
with jean and dave
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10/28/2006 - Keith Levenberg wrote: 92 Points
Amazing clarity of expression. Mineral aromas like flint, gunpowder, and metal shavings complement spice-box scents and help delineate the soft, creamy palate. While the custard, key-lime, and pear flavors are leanly proportioned, the mouthfeel is practically sweet and luscious and shows some spicy seasoning and polish from the barrels but no sense of toastiness or flab.
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