2012 Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet Clos du Chateau 1er Cru

Vinous Media (VM)

Pure, polite aromas of peach and white flowers. At once showy and light on its feet, with citrus, ginger and violet flavors firmed by a lovely rocky element. This juicy, delineated wine delivers lovely subtle intensity.

Burghound (BH)

As with the Morgeot, the trace reduction isn't enough to completely mask the petrol and resin aromas though I would suggest decanting this if you're tempted to try a bottle young. The rich, vibrant and opulent medium weight flavors possess excellent verve and are again shaped by the moderately firm acid spine on the balanced, long and notably dry and austere finish. The ample dry extract confers a generous mouth feel to the mid-palate and this too is overtly powerful.