2023, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, 1er Cru, 'Morgeot'The 2023 Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot 1er Cru Rouge has slightly more reduction than the Clos Saint Jean. It's more introspective at the moment. The palate is fresh, tensile, quite lively and focused. There's a little more mineralit here with a precise finish. This is well worth seeking out. 91 93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2024). Ooh thats so mineral but also infused with florals. Wider, more concentrated and slightly cushioned. Broad and sustained thats a

So much energy and brightness

It has an expressive

liquorice mintiness on the finish

The combination is compelling and should not be overlooked

rose petals and violets

A long and distinguished finish

The 2023 Pensées de Lafleur is an especially serious rendition of a cuvée that is generally more forward and demonstrative than its stablemate Lafleur

the fruit has a waxy lemon note to it medium bodied

but some very attractive

Although this took a long time to come around in the 2021 vintage

Nice aspect of oak throughout showing the ageing potential

The palate is medium-bodied with quite a velvety entry and a ripe