2022, Domaine A. -F. Gros, CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY VillageFrom 4 separate lieux dits that include Derrire le Four, Les Athets, Fremires and Pas de Chat Pretty red and dark berry aromas are attractively laced with spice and floral nuances, especially violet. There is fine mid palate density to the lightly stony and agreeably textured middleweight flavours that conclude in a dusty, youthfully austere, precise and well balanced finale. Some patience advised. Outstanding Top Value. 87 89 Burghound. A very pretty

Decadently approachable now

Feels relatively delicate overall despite the concentration - keeps a linear frame

polished tannins

Arthur Coggill

Readers will have to be patient

The 2021 La Dame de Montrose

A deep and layered white with rich and intense structure

Tuscan estate located in the Maremma and owned by the Albada family of Château Giscours

Compared to recent vintages

but under 1%

there is reasonable volume and richness to the medium-bodied flavours that possess a silky texture on the vibrant and caressing mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the youthfully austere

Grey marl soils are particularly important in shaping the character of this wine