Jonata's 630-case 2012 El Desafio de Jonata checks in as a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon

citrus and mineral reduction

Note that this is a bit woody today but there is sufficient stuffing to eventually integrate it

~25% new wood)

Best from 2021 through 2038

Olivier Leflaive, Chassagne Montrachet Abbaye Morgeot other_regions Jonata's 630-case 2012 El DesafioModerate reduction once again suppresses the underlying fruit though it does seem ripe. More interesting are the slightly bigger and richer flavors that manage to retain pretty good delineation on the attractively textured and vibrant finale where the only reproach is a hint of warmth.