Gonon, Saint-Joseph Oliviers Blanc

Gonon, Saint-Joseph Oliviers BlancBrilliant straw yellow. Fresh, deep pitched tropical and pit fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of honey and lemon zest. Ripe and fleshy on the palate, showing sharp definition to the energetic peach, pineapple and tangerine flavors. Finishes silky, focused and very long, displaying repeating peachiness and building mineral and floral qualities. Raised in oak demi muids, all of them neutral. Josh Raynolds

(91-93)/2032+

substantial palate with aromatic oak on the long finish

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

(from purchased fruit in Sentiers and Feusselottes and released under the Maison Virgile Lignier label

indeed this will very likely require a decade or more to realize its full potential

The 2018 Extra Brut Premier Cru Le Mont Benoit unwinds in the glass with scents of orange oil

This is structured and firm but beautifully balanced and should drink well relatively early

all riding the finely detailed mousse

terse and serious

and mineral already very clearly in evidence

freshly crushed raspberries and wet stone

balanced and lingering finale