2023, Maison Benjamin Leroux, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, 'Tête du Clos'Fresh pale colour before a nose which shows an immediate opulence. Tte du Clos was picked, like the Baudines, a little bit faster, so touches 14%. This has a depth of gracious opulence with a richer fruit, and reasonable balance at the long finish. Drink from 2030 2035. Tasted Oct 2024. *** 90 93 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy. The 2023 Chassagne Montrachet Tte du Clos 1er Cru has a very different bouquet than the Les Baudines. Less flattering but

refreshing dry white to drink now and over the next handful of years

nicely focused

and medium plus length

flavours that flash equally good minerality on the youthfully austere finish that could also use better depth

but naturally the smaller-scaled size of the vintage is on display

But we were equally worried about the dry period

earth and a whisper of spice

cigar box and liquorice

Backbone and structure from the fruit

Wine-maker notes

The 2022 is an especially rich

plenty of freshness