Chablisienne, Chablis Montee Tonnerre other_regions and 3% Cabernet Franc --

and 3% Cabernet Franc -- in the blend

The 2000 reveals that component in its succulence and flesh

(92-94)/2014+

confirming yet another blockbuster Syrah from the ever-so-talented Christophe Baron

The 2011 Barbaresco shows the signs of a warm vintage

Chablisienne, Chablis Montee Tonnerre other_regions and 3% Cabernet Franc --(from all 4 climats though the blend is mostly from Chapelot). Here too a discreet application of wood sets off the floral suffused nose that is liberally laced with notes of oyster shell, iodine and lemon rind nuances. There is a lovely sense of refinement to the restrained and lightly mineral inflected flavors that somewhat curiously come up a bit short. This may well come together but I found this a bit awkward in its current form. With that said,