Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Rouge Vintage:2019 (35% whole clusters)

(35% whole clusters)

pear preserves and caramel studded with white raisin and candied citrus peels make for an aromatic display of head-turning intensity and a creamy

cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances

the 2017 Flor de Pingus was produced from very concentrated grapes with lots of tannin

Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Rouge Vintage:2019 (35% whole clusters)(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.