Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles Vintage:2012 Much deeper in colour than

Much deeper in colour than the 2004

perhaps overwhelmed by the succeeding vintage

to affirm its poised balance in terms of fruit richness

perhaps just leaning to the powerful side of Swartland Syrah

By contrast

Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles Vintage:2012 Much deeper in colour thanHere too there are residual fermentation and wood based aromas dominating the fruit. Otherwise there is good freshness and vibrancy to the concentrated big bodied flavors that possess a discreet stony quality that carries over to the beautifully long, dry and well balanced finish. Like several of the wines in the range this is less elegant than it typically is but it is certainly imposing. (92 94) 2022+