Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles

Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet DemoisellesHere too there are residual fermentation and wood based aromas dominating the fruit. Otherwise there is good freshness and vibrancy to the concentrated big bodied flavors that possess a discreet stony quality that carries over to the beautifully long, dry and well balanced finish. Like several of the wines in the range this is less elegant than it typically is but it is certainly imposing. (92 94) 2022+

humus and warm earth nuances

it needs a fair bit of coaxing to reveal gorgeous notions of wild blueberries

Masters excels with the other varieties as well

75 ha parcel in Mazoyères)

A whiff of volatile acidity does not really materially diminish the appeal of the earthy and markedly sauvage-inflected aromas of both red and dark pinot fruit that display a top note of various floral elements

weight and richness to the big-bodied flavors that also possess an abundance of dry extract that imparts a lush mouth feel to the palate coating and highly persistent if notably compact finish that is no longer than that of the La Cabotte but it is slightly more complex

blueberry and violet on the deeply perfumed nose

Already quite soft and round on the front palate with fine tannins only on the very end

Deep garnet-purple colored

Superb definition towards the finish and great length

(from parcels in Les Renardes

although its blue clay a