Wine: 2005 Chassagne-Montrachet

Producer: Domaine Blain-Gagnard

Comment: An expressive nose of pepper and raspberry leads to sweet, rich and rustic medium full flavors that are delicious, serious and sappy, all wrapped in a dry (in the best sense) finish. This is forward but delicious and should deliver fine value for its level.

Score: 88 Drink: 2009+

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