This Chardonnay comes from the famed Thieriot Vineyard
produced only in exceptional vintages like 2010
It’s seriously good Chablis
but high volume tannins which give the wine a long and exquisite finish
the warm days give way to considerably cooler nights
2019 Nine Popes, Charles Melton Riedel Value Packs This Chardonnay comes from theDark, brooding and gloriously unapologetic, Nine Popes opens with waves of blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with liquorice, cracked pepper, smoked meat and warm spice. The palate is full and commanding, yet beautifully shaped, with dense dark fruit framed by savoury tannins, notes of cocoa and clove, and a freshness that keeps the wine remarkably composed. Its powerful without being chaotic, generous without being clumsy, finishing long,