Jacques Carillon, Chassagne Montrachet

Jacques Carillon, Chassagne Montrachet(from young vines in Les Voillenots Dessus that were replanted in 2013). This possesses a slightly riper nose than its 2023 counterpart while reflecting notes of petrol, white peach and rosemary oil. There is acceptable size and weight to the rich, if not especially dense, flavors that terminate in a bitter lemon inflected, attractively dry and long if mildly rustic finale. This is a wine that should drink well on the younger side if you dont wish to

and leather

A Marc de Grazia Selection

dense and larger-bodied flavors possess a highly seductive mouthfeel that contrasts noticeably with the youthfully austere and intensely citrus-inflected finish that is presently a bit short

intensely-spiced tropical fruits

brooding aromas of black and blue fruits

this is an attractive mix of beautiful fruit and ample Gevrey character

which belies its age

much finer if decidedly less powerful flavors that exude evident minerality and underlying tension before culminating in a bitter cherry-infused finish

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which is not a picture of the terroir

and you also get greater latitude in terms of those savory tones of leather

This is not as complex as the Charmes but it’s notably finer and should also age extremely well