Nicolas Potel Maison Roche de Bellene Clos Saint-Jean, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, France 2020 Chateau de Chaintres Lively pepper spices cut into

Lively pepper spices cut into that ripe red fruit core on the palate

the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is brilliant stuff and has a more forward

as is the case in other top wines of the vintage

which is not far off the quality of its much more famous neighbor

An expressive and vibrant nose of fresh pineapple

Nicolas Potel Maison Roche de Bellene Clos Saint-Jean, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, France 2020 Chateau de Chaintres Lively pepper spices cut intoAromas of primarily pear and apple compote exhibit a pretty floral top note. The exceptionally rich, indeed even opulent, medium bodied flavors possess a generous and lush mouthfeel before concluding in a bone dry and acceptably persistent finish.