2022, Domaine Darviot-Perrin, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, 1er Cru, 'Blanchot Dessus'Tiny, 50 year old 1er Cru vineyard situated immediately to the south of Montrachet, known to locals as Pieds du Montrachet. Pale lemon yellow, with a more floral bouquet along with some more yellow plum fruit after the white purity of Meursault. A drier finish, before a softer wave of cashmere fruit, more white now than yellow, returns behind. Drink from 2028 2035. **** 92 95 Jasper Morris MW.

Easy to drink

not an easy balance to achieve in 2022

with a racy backbone and chalky finish

with harvest from the end of August until September 22

three punch downs per day

Super-ripe black cherry

The 2022 Domaine des Cambes

austere style

It's delicate and refined but has such a stylish aspect

it would be Pape Clement

Vine age averages 30 years

a salty finish