honey and hazelnut complicated by suggestions of roasted herbs

complementing the cherry and leather flavors with vanilla and licorice details

there is the same knockout complexity that the nose displays on the intensely mineral-driven finish and overall

(from a parcel just under Talmettes)

rose petal and a whiff of exotic tea

Raveneau, Chablis Montmains Vintage:2009 honey and hazelnut complicated by(from relatively young vines based in Montmains proper). Here the expressive nose mixes primarily floral notes with hints of citrus, pear, sea breeze and quinine along with a nuance of exotic fruit. There is a relatively soft, indeed even tender mouth feel to the lightly mineral inflected medium weight flavors that display a touch of salinity on the delicious if slightly warm finish. This too should be approachable young if desired. (90) 2018+