Jean-Marc Pillot, Chassagne Montrachet

Jean-Marc Pillot, Chassagne MontrachetA nicely layered nose reflects notes of rosemary oil, various white orchard fruit and a hint of earth. I very much like the texture of the solidly dense flavors that are shaped by lemon tinged acidity on the slightly drier and more complex finale. This isnt refined but its at once refreshing and well balanced.

has supple yet present tannins

the 1990 Cabernet/Shiraz Bin 90A is another impressive wine

and potential quality

a touch of petrol and yellow flowers on the nose

There is excellent intensity and plenty of minerality to the relatively precise though caressing flavors that possess good richness and volume that continues onto the energetic

fresh and notably floral nose also speaks of cassis

curry and pink pepper) and floral

forward and packed with black licorice

the delicious medium weight flavors possess a bit more volume and concentration as well as better depth on the bitter lemon zest- inflected finish

they are doing some incredible work in all price ranges

indeed one could deservedly call this Cistercian

A notably ripe but not really exotic nose offers up notes of both white and yellow orchard fruit