lavender and dried flowers are laced into the finish

Penetrating minerality contributes to the lasting impression of precision and verve

intriguing and enticing notes of liquid peony and lily enter the picture mid-palate after the wine takes on air

(80% from Charmes Dessus)

A strikingly complex and impressively pure nose of earthy red pinot fruit with animale hints and ample spice notes dissolves seamlessly into dusty and moderately concentrated flavors that like the RSV exude a finely wrought sense of poise and harmony on the impeccably well-balanced and explosive finish

Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Rouge other_regions_australia lavender and dried flowers are(from Clos Chareau and Grand Clos). A more deeply pitched and slightly riper nose features notes of red cherry, spice, freshly ground pepper and more earth influence. There is better size, weight and richness if not the same refinement to the solidly powerful, more austere and slightly rustic finale. Note that this is firm enough to repay up to a decade of keeping.