pure and airy nose blends notes of both red and dark berries with good spice and a vaguely earth wisp that is trimmed in a touch of wood

Tasted in April 2018

I have never known Helmut Donnhoff to permit himself such superlatives

Many are quick to dismiss it given the difficulties of the growing season that saw abundant rain

Etienne Sauzet, Chassagne Montrachet Encegnieres Size:6x750ml pure and airy nose blends(from 40+ year old vines). A completely different aromatic profile is comprised by notes of petrol, crushed herbs, rosemary oil and poached pear. As one would reasonably expect, there is better volume to the caressing, round and rich middle weight flavors that possess acceptable vibrancy on the bitter lemon inflected finish that is a bit short. I suspect that the recent bottling has upset the balance somewhat and my rating offers the benefit of the