Jean-Claude Bachelet, Saint Aubin Charmois Blanc other_regions_italy 32 ha parcel of vines

32 ha parcel of vines just below those of Château de la Tour in the lower middle of the slope

Mineral- and smoke-accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth

27 ha parcel

This a huge wine with incredible density and power where the abundant dry extract coats the palate and

(from a 2-ha parcel with a mix of 80% 75+ year old vines and the remainder of 15 to 20-year-old vines)

Jean-Claude Bachelet, Saint Aubin Charmois Blanc other_regions_italy 32 ha parcel of vinesThis is aromatically similar to the Champlots but with even more floral elements in evidence. There is both good vibrancy and richness to the delicious, round and generously proportioned medium weight flavors that seem as though there might be a certain heaviness yet the citrus tinged acidity manages to save the balance. (89 91) 2019+