Louis Jadot, Latricieres Chambertin Vintage:2009 Gorgeous aromas of dried flowers

Gorgeous aromas of dried flowers

fresh lime and almond form the core of a sappy matrix that persists through a vigorously sustained finish

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There is a bit more volume and tension to the medium weight and strikingly welldelineated medium-bodied flavors that possess an almost pungent minerality while delivering terrific length on the impeccably well-balanced finale

There is a whiff of phenolic character to the ripe and vaguely exotic aromas of white peach

Louis Jadot, Latricieres Chambertin Vintage:2009 Gorgeous aromas of dried flowersThis is notably higher toned than the Charmes with a more elegant blend of cool and restrained red currant, raspberry and liqueur of red cherry aromas, all trimmed in an overt stoniness that continues onto the bigger and more obviously concentrated flavors that carry better depth and length on the beautifully balanced if moderately austere finish. I quite like this and the sense of harmony is pronounced. Lovely and entirely classic in style. (92 94)