2000 Vat 1 Semillon

Light yellow. Intensely mineral aromas of vibrant lime, pink grapefruit and quince are deepened by beeswax and musky herbs. Youthfully clenched citrus and pit fruit flavors are braced by firm minerality, opening slowly to show deeper melon and pear flavors. Shuts down hard on the finish, which is all rocks and dry fruit skin. There's clearly great material here but you'll have to dig for it, or simply wait-as usual for this bottling.