Not very bordeaux – more reminiscent of some of the more ambitious Spanish reds at the moment

long and better-balanced finish though there is still a hint of backend warmth

lavender and dried flowers are laced into the finish

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

(a blend of fruit coming from 35+ and 75+ year old vines in Charmes Dessus

Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Rouge other_regions_australia Not very bordeaux – more(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.