Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles Vintage:2012 focused and intensely mineral-inflected large-scaled

focused and intensely mineral-inflected large-scaled flavors evidence controlled power and a sleek muscularity before terminating in an explosive and palate saturating finish of genuinely stunning length

The supporting tannins are really quite fine and the mouth feel is definitely on the refined side because of it

The perfume

this cool growing site north of Montalcino village performs very nicely in the hot vintages such as this

A deft touch of wood sets off scents of violets as well as essence of red berry fruit that merges into seductively textured

Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles Vintage:2012 focused and intensely mineral-inflected large-scaledHere too there are residual fermentation and wood based aromas dominating the fruit. Otherwise there is good freshness and vibrancy to the concentrated big bodied flavors that possess a discreet stony quality that carries over to the beautifully long, dry and well balanced finish. Like several of the wines in the range this is less elegant than it typically is but it is certainly imposing. (92 94) 2022+