Caroline Morey, Chassagne Montrachet Champs Gains other_regions The 2005 Lieser Niederberg Helden

The 2005 Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Beerenauslese displays intense aromas of pear nectar

(from a 1 ha holding that is comprised of two large parcels that sit just above those of Domaine de Vogüé)

The rounder yet still quite energetic and detailed flavors exude a more subtle bead of minerality on the sappy and sneaky long finale

Fine quality here with intense crushed black fruits and sexy

Caroline Morey, Chassagne Montrachet Champs Gains other_regions The 2005 Lieser Niederberg Helden(from vines planted in 2009). An airy and pretty if not especially dense nose combines notes of white orchard fruit, especially pear, with those of citrus, wood and resin. The delicious and round flavors also display good punch that contrast somewhat with the youthfully austere and reasonably long finish. This will need to add depth if it is to merit the upper end of my projected range. (89 92) 2024+