it paints a path to where future vintages of Masseto are going as an expression of a vineyard and territory rather than just a strict read of one grape

a mixture of Mediterranean and Atlantic characters

robust and beautifully complex flavors that possess beautiful finishing intensity and a distinct note of violets

firm and grainy with an amazing backbone of freshness supporting all that tightly wound

Not a charmer – at this stage anyway

de Montille, Meursault Perrieres Blanc other_regions_italy it paints a path to(from a . 45 ha parcel). Notes of smoky mineral reduction, lemon grass and acacia blossom precede highly energetic and more mineral driven if less concentrated and powerful middle weight flavors that possess a highly refined and sophisticated texture. The tightly wound, youthfully austere and bone dry finish is textbook Perrires and while it could use a bit more overall depth, the underlying material appears to be very promising.