Etienne Sauzet, Chevalier Montrachet Blanc Vintage:2015 Castelnuovo dell'Abate

Castelnuovo dell'Abate

I like the high level of extract and overall sense of balance

this is a success for this large estate

lavender and mint blossom gracefully in the glass

(93-96)/2035+

Etienne Sauzet, Chevalier Montrachet Blanc Vintage:2015 Castelnuovo dell'Abate(from 25+ year old vines that are situated on the very highest of the 4 terraces; aged in 50% new oak; 3 to 4 barrels are produced each year). A background whiff of exotic fruit can be found on the spicy and complex nose of essence of white peach, passion fruit, baked apple and acacia blossom aromas. There is good power and punch to the overtly mineral driven broad shouldered yet refined flavors that possess a borderline creamy mid palate that