fig and clove-scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined

offering powerful citrus

and the wine shows that precision

I like the underlying tension as it imparts a sense of verve

and much more structured and full-bodied than it usually is in other vintages

Jean-Claude Bachelet, Chassagne Montrachet Macherelles Blanc other_regions fig and clove-scented bouquet withThis is also quite ripe with a similar aromatic profile save for a hint of petrol. There is again excellent volume to the rich, succulent and suave flavors that terminate in a finish that again lacks much refinement. Still, there is both fine depth and persistence and this should drink well after only a few years of bottle aging while rewarding 5 to 8 years of it if desired.