TNs; 2014 De Montille CC, 90 Calon Segur

WINE TALK
1

The cellar is getting a bit of a thrashing at the moment. A cold and blustery day, so roasted a sirloin for the family. The white disappeared during the preparation stage.

2014 Domaine de Montille Corton-Charlemagne
This is in a good place, the firmer edges of youth planed off, the fruit showing richness and viscosity. It is now nicely integrated, textural and nuanced.

1990 Chateau Calon-Segur
This bottle was quite mature, with more than a hint of leafy Cabernet fruit, more pyrazines than I was anticipating from a warmer vintage. Nevertheless it is a bit old school with good freshness and is quite lithe. Really no need to keep any longer, a lovely old school luncheon claret.

2

Kent, that’s a nice note on the de Montille CC. It’s one of the better values in grand cru white Burgundy, particularly under diam.

3

Yes it is Alex, actually went back and bought another 6 pack as it is still within reach. Similar price to the Bouchard CC in our market, but the Bouchard is more difficult to get hold of. I did score some '17 PYCM CC but its price has now edged up quite bit. BdM is too much of a crapshoot to consider.