Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Brut Zero Ric Forman is not far

Ric Forman is not far from celebrating his 50th vintage in Napa Valley

tobacco licorice

The old vines are clearly in evidence as there is fine mid-palate density to the caressing and generously proportioned medium weight flavors that brim with dry extract that also buffers the moderately firm acid spine shaping the lingering stony and balanced finale

with a spicy element providing lift

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Brut Zero Ric Forman is not far(from a mix of ~30% young vine 1ers and villages fruit). An expressive nose of petrol, rosemary oil and apple leads to rich, round and caressing flavors that are not particularly dense though I like both the depth and length on the clean, dry and balanced finale. This could be enjoyed young or with 5 ish years of keeping.