a bit of botrytis but not stinky

A complex if not especially fresh nose speaks of red cherry

the palate possesses loads of zip with vivacious red and black fruits and a racy line of freshness backed up by a chewy texture

The 2008 Block 2 Chardonnay is more open at the moment revealing pronounced notes of meal and struck match with some apricots and lemon curd

This is very firmly constituted and a wine that should really not be touched for at least a decade

Marchand & Tawse, Nuits Saint Georges Perrieres other_regions a bit of botrytis butHere too there is background oak treatment that frames the admirably pure and cool red pinot fruit, violet, and discreetly spicy aromas. There is excellent detail and precision to the intense middleweight flavors that are shaped by relatively refined tannins on the youthfully austere and sneaky long finale. I like the balance and the overall quality makes this worth taking a look at.