Jean-Claude Bachelet, Saint Aubin Charmois Blanc other_regions_italy Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier

Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier

32 ha parcel of vines just below those of Château de la Tour in the lower middle of the slope

which hangs on with noteworthy tenacity and building sweetness

This a huge wine with incredible density and power where the abundant dry extract coats the palate and

Less autolytic in style than the 2004

Jean-Claude Bachelet, Saint Aubin Charmois Blanc other_regions_italy Chardonnay and Pinot MeunierThis is aromatically similar to the Champlots but with even more floral elements in evidence. There is both good vibrancy and richness to the delicious, round and generously proportioned medium weight flavors that seem as though there might be a certain heaviness yet the citrus tinged acidity manages to save the balance. (89 91) 2019+