crushed flowers and deeply spiced notes are woven into an intricate fabric of indescribable class

Prost jokingly refers to this parcel as “Montrachet du haute pente”

in fact it’s borderline massive and not surprisingly it’s going to need a very long time to arrive at its full potential

earthy and somewhat rustic flavors that pack plenty of punch and admirable concentration

(Leflaive is the largest holder of Clavoillon with a whopping 4

Rossignol Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Vintage:2008 crushed flowers and deeply spiced(planted in 1985). A markedly more elegant nose shows aromas of the essence of red pinot fruit, spice, lavender and a hint of spiced tea. There is very good volume to the delicious and energetic middle weight flavors that retain good detail on the saline and youthfully austere finish that is presently a bit tough. While the tannins will undoubtedly soften with time in bottle, its not clear whether this will ultimately harmonize.