2012 Domaine Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Ier Cru "Chenevottes" yet reveals a subtle streak

yet reveals a subtle streak of graphite-like minerality

Dense and chewy on the palate the wine is not for the faint of heart with powerful streaks of black currant

underlying minerality

striking Cabernet Sauvignon is built to drink well for several decades

but there is plenty of substance

2012 Domaine Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Ier Cru "Chenevottes" yet reveals a subtle streakTasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru les Chenevottes did not really perform when I tasted it from barrel, but it appears to have blossomed into quite a lovely wine. Here, it has a stony, slightly pithy bouquet with fresh pear and lime flower notes, demonstrating little more complexity and nuance than the Les Vergers 2012. The palate is fresh and crisp, nicely integrated oak, candied peach and