Relatively early picking

punchy and velvety medium full-bodied flavors display only a moderate amount of '95 style tannins on the otherwise delicious

offering concentrated red and black currant

Offering up aromas of confit citrus

The oak portion is 60% new

Penet Chardonnet, Les Epinettes Size:6x750ml Relatively early pickingNotes of lemon oil, toasted bread, chamomile and sweet orchard fruit preface the 2010 Grand Cru Millsime Les Epinettes, a medium to full bodied, bright and fleshy wine that's concentrated, incisive and a touch youthfully austere. It's not the most charming or immediate rendition of this bottling, but I suspect time will be kind to it.