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adding just a hint of mocha to the gloriously creamy proceedings

firm tannin that provide a rigid backbone

This is aromatically quite similar to the grand vin but not quite as perfumed and complex

(from 70+ year old vines on original chardonnay plant material - Amiot calls this le vrai chardonnay or the true chardonnay)

With 67% Chardonnay

Simon Colin other_regions_australia adding just a hint of(from 2 parcels in Les Vergers proper and another in Pasquelles). This is also discreetly wooded with an aromatic profile of white orchard fruit, zest, especially orange peel, and a touch of mineral reduction. The lilting but almost painfully intense flavors possess a gorgeous texture while delivering even better length on the very dry, balanced and coiled finale. This is excellent.