ripe tannins that spread out to coat the palate

(Leflaive is the largest holder of Clavoillon with a whopping 4

Prost jokingly refers to this parcel as “Montrachet du haute pente”

At the same time in keeping with its having been harvested immediately after significant rainfall there isnt the focused sense of concentration that applies to this years Scharzhofberg Spätlesen or to a more typical Müller Kabinett

Rossignol Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Vintage:2008 ripe tannins that spread out(planted in 1985). A markedly more elegant nose shows aromas of the essence of red pinot fruit, spice, lavender and a hint of spiced tea. There is very good volume to the delicious and energetic middle weight flavors that retain good detail on the saline and youthfully austere finish that is presently a bit tough. While the tannins will undoubtedly soften with time in bottle, its not clear whether this will ultimately harmonize.