Joseph Drouhin, Montrachet Marquis Laguiche Vintage:2017 Background notes of wood are

Background notes of wood are discernible but stop short of being invasive as they still allow the restrained

Both were superb

11% cabernet franc and 7% petit verdot)

the finesse of structure showed through along with hints of wild violets

there is the same knockout complexity that the nose displays on the intensely mineral-driven finish and overall

Joseph Drouhin, Montrachet Marquis Laguiche Vintage:2017 Background notes of wood areThis is much riper than the 2010 with its softly exotic (but not tropical) nose of pear, mango, peach, oak and floral aromas. The big, opulent and ultra intense broad based flavors also remain extremely backward and tight yet the palate staining finish is hugely persistent. This border line massive effort will require the better part of a decade to reach its full potential but should be well worth the wait as the underlying material is most