Montrachet typically fleshes out substantially with bottle age and this should do that as well but it’s not clear that there is necessarily better potential here compared to either the Criots or the Bâtard

And tannins are still much in evidence but there is a certain sleekness

and medium-long

nose blends both black berry fruit and violet with a spicy top note

this is stunning

Maze, Clew Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2013 Montrachet typically fleshes out substantiallyA selection of the best barrels results in the wine called Clew. This is a big, powerful wine, particularly the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Clew, which comes from Coombsville. One hundred seventy cases were made of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in 100% French oak, this is no wimpy wine at 15. 5% alcohol. It is super concentrated, with a stunning nose of graphite, licorice and forest floor followed by off the charts richness, a skyscraper like