Bernard Moreau, Chassagne Montrachet Cardeuse Rouge

Bernard Moreau, Chassagne Montrachet Cardeuse Rouge(from a . 23 ha parcel). A slightly more deeply pitched nose grudgingly offers up its array of red and dark berries newly turned earth and a discreet floral top note. There is more size, weight and richness to the medium bodied flavors that exhibit very good detail and a subtle minerality on the notably more complex and lingering finale. This is more refined than prior versions from Bernard Moreau were but that may be simply a reflection of the innate

(from several different lieux-dits but mostly from Carrières)

this specific parcel adjoins Criots)

they are not heavy

and sure enough recent vintages displayed modest levels

from a very small south-facing plot on slate soils at high altitude—some 820 meters above sea level—that was harvested around one month after the vines from Valtuille

A pungent nose of earth and wood leads to supple

As is usually the case with Rugiens

the tannins are remarkably soft and polished for such a young Diamond Creek wine

Generous oak fights with the aromas of spicy pomegranate

slightly disjointed tannins

This too possesses excellent development potential

After popping the cork