Champonnets is always better in very warm and/or hot vintages and 2018 is a fine example of that

The tannins are a bit dry but hit the palate late

000 bottles going to market in January 2021) is a thickly textured and rich wine with fruit-driven flavors and extra fiber

(45 year old vines)

There is a suave and velvety texture that presently completely buffers the equally fine-grained tannins on the lingering finish

Pierre Yves Colin Morey, Chassagne Montrachet Baudines Size:3x1.5L Champonnets is always better in(from 45+ year old vines). Firm reduction renders the nose impossible to assess at present. Otherwise the detailed, intense and solidly precise medium bodied flavors also possess plenty of energy as well as evident minerality on the relatively dry, class and impressively persistent finish. Lovely juice. (90 92) 2021+