There is a similar reserve to the distinctly focused and linear flavors that enjoy a seemingly unlimited reserve of dry extract that renders the fine-grained and silky tannins almost invisible at present though I suspect that they will become much more apparent once the baby fat melts away

This seductive effort should be approachable on the younger side but reward extended keeping

offering expressive notes of fresh

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting

though it perhaps does not possess the amplitude of the previous vintage

Ballot Millot, Meursault Blanc other_regions_italy There is a similar reserve(from Les Pelles, Les Corbins, Peutes Vignes and Chaumes de Narvaux). A top note of hazelnut is present on the smoky aromas of acacia blossom, honeysuckle and pear. The textured, firm and tension filled medium weight flavors possess a lovely texture on the very dry, refreshing and youthfully austere finale. This could use a bit more overall depth, but my rating assumes that will gradually develop.