this is one of the easier ones to understand in the range
the grapes for this wine come from Ridge’s iconic Monte Bello vineyard in the Santa Cruz mountains
making it one of the domaine's more significant cuvées—and as readers will remember
Here too the mouthfeel of the medium weight flavors is surprisingly supple and very forward though they do tighten up somewhat on the sneaky long finish that also reflects a touch of warmth though here it is more subtle
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2017 Beaune Blanc, Clos des Mouches, 1er Cru, Domaine Chanson, Burgundy Size:75cl this is one of theThis is a very charming wine, offering an expressive nose of ripe white fruit combined with sophisticated struck match reduction and gentle oak toast. The palate is quite generous, offering richly textured white peach fruit, stylish and attractive oak spice and a keen thread of citrus acidity, finishing on a cleansing note of chalky minerals. Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (Aug 2022)