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Francois Carillon, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean 2011
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
An exotic, rich Chassagne, 2011 Clos St. Jean is laced with apricot, peach, honey, almonds and hazelnuts. The style here is decidedly vinous, an intense wine with considerable textural volume and breadth. The Clos St. Jean emerges from a parcel replanted in 2004, so there will be a lot to look forward to as the vines age.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
(from a 2004 planting): Pale yellow. Aromatic nose offers spiced pear and menthol. Juicy but a bit wishy-washy in the mouth, with modest sweetness and flesh to its flavors of pineapple, menthol and licorice. A little dry on the end. I wanted more stuffing.
About the Producer
Domaine Francois Carillon When it comes to Burgundy white, the reputable Domaine Francois Carillon is an estate not to be missed. The Carillon family domaine dates back to the 16th Century. The winemaking tradition has been passed down from father to son since 1632. Francois Carillon himself is the 16th generation of the family vignerons, and has crafted some of the best white wines across Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet and Saint Aubin. Widely recognised by wine critics including Burghound and the Wine Advocate, as well as many Michelin starred restaurants around the globe, their high quality wines express the true terroir with elegance, raciness and fruitiness.
