Gonon, Saint-Joseph Oliviers Blanc other_regions_australia close-grained tannins that leave a

close-grained tannins that leave a grippy finish

the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin

It's drinkable now

(from 90 to 100 year old vines in Les Bussières plus the fruit that used to make the regular cuvée of La Combe d’Orveau)

This is a big Charmes and will need ample patience if you wish to see it at its apogee

Gonon, Saint-Joseph Oliviers Blanc other_regions_australia close-grained tannins that leave aBrilliant straw yellow. Fresh, deep pitched tropical and pit fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of honey and lemon zest. Ripe and fleshy on the palate, showing sharp definition to the energetic peach, pineapple and tangerine flavors. Finishes silky, focused and very long, displaying repeating peachiness and building mineral and floral qualities. Raised in oak demi muids, all of them neutral. Josh Raynolds