Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles Vintage:2012 the 2009 Promontory finds more

the 2009 Promontory finds more freshness and aromatic lift with time in the glass

perhaps just leaning to the powerful side of Swartland Syrah

This too is a knock-out and a one that should evolve glacially over a 20 to 30-year period as it’s even a bit firmer than the Chambertin

perhaps overwhelmed by the succeeding vintage

Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles Vintage:2012 the 2009 Promontory finds moreHere 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+