Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers, Colin Deleger

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I was blown away by Colin`s Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vergers, undoubtedly the finest and most ageworthy of his `96 Chassagnes. Displaying a deep, rich, and spicy nose, this magnificent wine combines stellar ripeness with classy refinement. Exotic and juicy white fruits, minerals, and steel are found in its expansive, medium to full bodied and oily textured personality. Complex, elegant, powerful, and gloriously persistent, it will provide superb pleasure in the short and mid to long term. Anticipated maturity: 2001 2010.

1996 was a spectacular year for Colin`s wines. The bright, bracing, focus providing acidity that characterizes the vintage married magnificently well with his trademark plump, ripe, rich, and concentrated wine style.