The cool and mineral-driven medium-bodied flavors possess excellent delineation and plenty of intensity

Compared to the Testamatta that proved more difficult during the blending phase

Approachable

essence of pear and hints of spice and acacia

Aged 12 months in American oak hogsheads (37% new)

Henri Boillot, Volnay Santenots other_regions_australia The cool and mineral-driven medium-bodiedHere too the oak regimen is more than simply evident though it stops short of dominating the black cherry, spiced plum, violet and earth suffused nose. The flavor profile is slightly finer than that of the more muscular Champans with excellent definition and verve if not quite the same mid palate concentration. There is stunningly good length and faultless balance and overall, this is a combination of finesse, focused power and excellent complexity.