Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Montrachet Vintage:2008 in close proximity to Lopez

in close proximity to Lopez de Heredia and Marques de Riscal

Enormous energy and more than enough richness

dark cherry liqueur and soft earth aromas to shine

which merits serious consideration as wine of the vintage within the tiny Cornas appellation

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Montrachet Vintage:2008 in close proximity to Lopez(Blain produces 1 to 2 barrels annually). A stunningly broad yet restrained nose displays breathtaking purity of expression, offering up incredibly complex and ripe white flower and green fruit aromas that complement beautifully balanced, harmonious and impressively scaled flavors that possess huge length and knockout depth. This is class in a glass with terrific vibrancy and the palate staining finish is almost painfully intense as there is so much