2021, Domaine Darviot-Perrin, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1er Cru 'Blanchot Dessus'One new barrel in 5. Pale fresh colour. Reserved but classy, very much in the white fruit image. A little bit of oak but it is well folded in. Excellent concentration especially on the second half of the palate, again the oak feels intelligently used, with a clean mineral acidity, not trenchant and not too saline. Tasted: October 2022. 92 95 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy. Drinking Window: 2027 2035

92-94 William Kelley

Ripe fruit

The 2021 is the most classically Pauillac Pontet-Canet I have tasted in modern times

the 2022 remains light on its feet

offering up subtle notions of potpourri

Medium to full body

with vivid vibrant edging

lively and filling

Has persistence and length

spice and chocolate are front and center in this decidedly hedonistic Pomerol

chocolatey character

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins