2015 Chassagne Montrachet Vieilles Vignes

The 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes, from 70-year-old vines located in three parcels, has a lovely nose, a touch of damp mulch tincturing the lively red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit. It almost seems like there is some stem addition, but in fact it is 100% de-stemmy. The palate is well balanced with a gentle grip on the entry, fleshier than many red Chassagne 2015s, perhaps reflecting the warmth of the growing season, a slight grittiness on the texture towards the finish. This is very fine.