Georges Mugneret Gibourg, Chambolle Musigny Feusselottes Vintage:2008 crushed stones/mineral-nosed 2014 Chardonnay Yattarna

crushed stones/mineral-nosed 2014 Chardonnay Yattarna opens out to perfumed notes of orange blossoms

but production is more limited

offering densely packed black/blue fruit

a smectite soils probably gave Christian Moueix and Jean-Claude Berrouet a slight advantage given its propensity to retain moisture and prevent hydric stress

austere and backward finish that is presently quite compact

Georges Mugneret Gibourg, Chambolle Musigny Feusselottes Vintage:2008 crushed stones/mineral-nosed 2014 Chardonnay YattarnaThis is notably ripe though still pleasantly fresh with its spiced plum and red and black pinot fruit inflected nose. The rich, silky and utterly delicious middle weight flavors are shaped by ultra fine tannins on the balanced, palate coating and beautifully persistent finish. This is very Chambolle and the sense of harmony is extraordinary. In a word, excellent. 92 2019+