I have never known Helmut Donnhoff to permit himself such superlatives

fresh and intense on the nose

The 2017 Clos Apalta is the 20th vintage of this wine that was produced with a blend of 48% Carmenere

pure and airy nose blends notes of both red and dark berries with good spice and a vaguely earth wisp that is trimmed in a touch of wood

adding energy and cut

Etienne Sauzet, Chassagne Montrachet Encegnieres Size:6x750ml I have never known Helmut(from 40+ year old vines). A completely different aromatic profile is comprised by notes of petrol, crushed herbs, rosemary oil and poached pear. As one would reasonably expect, there is better volume to the caressing, round and rich middle weight flavors that possess acceptable vibrancy on the bitter lemon inflected finish that is a bit short. I suspect that the recent bottling has upset the balance somewhat and my rating offers the benefit of the