Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Blanchots Dessus

Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Blanchots Dessus(Blanchots Dessus abuts Montrachet on its southern end and CriotsBtard to the east; this specific parcel adjoins Criots). This is aromatically unlike any of the other wines in the range with its unusual nose of petrol, resin and spiced herbal tea aromas. There is very good size, weight and power to the attractively textured medium weight flavors that possess fine precision, indeed the finish is quite linear for such a big wine. Note that this too will

earth and underbrush aroma are almost as complex

pit fruit and sweet butter flavors that show a refreshingly bitter edge and an echo of minerality

There is both energy and refinement to the overtly mineral-inflected flavors thanks to the relatively finegrained tannins shaping the refreshing finish that is wrapped around a core of bright acidity

it concludes with a bright

floral and lifted

(from 75+ year old vines)

stone and floral hints

truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood

a near-perfect southern exposition and Paris's genius touch combine in his 2020 Cornas la Geynale

menthol and new leather are all laced throughout

Drink 2015-2020

offering palate-staining dark berry liqueur