DRC, Montrachet other_regions_australia The 2017 vintage in Margaret

The 2017 vintage in Margaret River was cool and wet

is illuminating

chocolate-covered cherries and black licorice with nuances of unsmoked cigars

and this recently disgorged rendition has really benefited from the additional time sur lattes

This too is a knock-out and a one that should evolve glacially over a 20 to 30-year period as it’s even a bit firmer than the Chambertin

DRC, Montrachet other_regions_australia The 2017 vintage in MargaretAn overtly ripe and moderately exotic yet very fresh nose exhibits a wonderfully complex aromatic profile comprised of a variety of both white and yellow orchard fruit, toasty oak, mango, spice and high toned floral notes. The exceptionally rich and powerful large scaled flavors brim with palate staining dry extract that imparts a seductive but also borderline chewy texture to the explosive and still very tightly wound finish. This is a huge