Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Rouge Vintage:2012 Generous wood influence stops just

Generous wood influence stops just short of dominating the attractively spicy nose of poached plum

dark fruit to support another two decades of very fine drinking

but one that is well-crafted

doesn't look to be 11 years old

Be sure to decant this for 30 minutes first as it improved noticeably with air

Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Rouge Vintage:2012 Generous wood influence stops just(from Clos Chareau and Grand Clos). A more deeply pitched and slightly riper nose features notes of red cherry, spice, freshly ground pepper and more earth influence. There is better size, weight and richness if not the same refinement to the solidly powerful, more austere and slightly rustic finale. Note that this is firm enough to repay up to a decade of keeping.