Eugenie, Chassagne Montrachet Perclos

Eugenie, Chassagne Montrachet PerclosA discreet application of wood sets off reasonably fresh and mildly exotic aromas of white orchard fruit, especially white peach, and rosemary oil. There is a lovely vibrancy to the very rich middle weight flavors that exhibit a refreshing salinity on the lingering finish. This is attractive if not classically styled.

which fermented with 18% full clusters in open vats after a cold soak and had a 20-day maceration

ripe acidity

there is more volume and richness to the opulent and generously proportioned flavors that possess a seductive texture while offering just a bit more depth and persistence on the balanced and firm finale

While quite firm at present my sense is that this will unwind relatively quickly and could probably be approached after only 2 to 3 years of bottle age

A Marc de Grazia Selection

The palate is very well structured with a keen line of acidity cutting a swathe through the crystalline blackberry and blueberry fruit

and word gets out

A more deeply pitched nose is spicier still with its markedly earthy red currant

Some very clever tannin management here

Restrained and subtle but not trying to please

The elegance of the nose is enhanced by the relatively refined texture of the medium weight flavors that are at once succulent but punchy

The full-bodied palate is plush and refreshing