2012 Vincent Dancer, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Tete du Clos Blanc 1x75cl

Robert Parker – 93

The 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Tete du Clos comes from the highest part of the Morgeot vineyard, the vines planted in 1954. Here, there is a discernable Meursault character that percolates through with grilled walnut and smoke emerging from the glass. (Vincent puts this down to the soil, which bears similarities to that appellation). With time, there is a cheeky scent of aniseed that pops up unexpectedly. The palate is well-balanced with abundant ripe apricot and passion fruit lining the entry, well judged acidity and impressive harmony and focus toward the finish. This is just a delicious Chassagne-Montrachet with class to spare. Drink 2015-2028. [01/02/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028

Burghound – 91

Once again there is a subtle hint of petrol character to the elegant and airy aromas of white peach, pineapple and spiced pear aromas. There is excellent vibrancy to the delineated and precise medium weight flavors that also brim with palate coating dry extract before concluding in a wonderfully persistent and well-balanced finish. This should drink well after only a few years of bottle age but reward 5 to 7. [15/06/2014]