Bernard Moreau, Chassagne Montrachet Clos Saint Jean other_regions_australia Solid if not exceptional quality

Solid if not exceptional quality here in a moderately structured package that should reward a decade or so of keeping

licorice and nut oils on the nose

but there are some gorgeous peach and citrus notes that flourish on the finish

Powerful black raspberry

This isn’t classic and stylistically I prefer the 2010 but with that said

Bernard Moreau, Chassagne Montrachet Clos Saint Jean other_regions_australia Solid if not exceptional qualityA more reticent nose timidly offers up note of resin, rosemary oil, grapefruit and poached pear. The medium bodied flavors offer a step up in intensity and mid palate density while exhibiting just a bit better depth and persistence on the lingering finish. This has an interesting texture that is almost oily yet there is very good energy.