Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Masures Vintage:2021 baking spice and wild herb

baking spice and wild herb accents in this sinewy Barolo

This is actually aromatically similar to the Richebourg at this early stage

the 2018 Pluribus (a barrel sample) reveals a deep garnet-purple

black tea and cracked black pepper on the aftertaste

menthol and cassis aromas to shine

Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Masures Vintage:2021 baking spice and wild herbA more restrained nose features notes of citrus peel, acacia blossom and baked apple. There is fine density and punch to the more complex flavors that deliver excellent length for a villages level Chassagne on the balanced if slightly rustic finish. This is definitely worth checking out.