Chateau Marsannay, Bourgogne Montre Cul other_regions_australia my sample of the '99

my sample of the '99 Cuvee Imperiale was plagued by a raw wood quality that dried its finish

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

sensual and powerful to the core

plus hints of pencil shavings

Chateau Marsannay, Bourgogne Montre Cul other_regions_australia my sample of the '99(30% whole clusters). A cool, pure and more elegant array is comprised by notes of red and dark berry along with hints of earth and floral wisps. The sleek, delicious and attractively intense flavors possess a bit more mid palate density while offering slightly better depth and persistence. This is a lovely Bourgogne that should reward a few years of bottle aging. Recommended. 87 2021+