2017 Beaune Blanc, Clos des Mouches, 1er Cru, Domaine Chanson, Burgundy Size:75cl the 2004 Les Forts de

the 2004 Les Forts de Latour

making it one of the domaine's more significant cuvées—and as readers will remember

racy and precise

with seamless freshness and fantastic length

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

2017 Beaune Blanc, Clos des Mouches, 1er Cru, Domaine Chanson, Burgundy Size:75cl the 2004 Les Forts deThis 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)