Minerals and spices are found in the aromatics of the 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean. This medium-bodied beauty builds on the palate, displaying minerals, sappy flint, apples, and flowers. It has outstanding purity, depth, concentration, and length. Drink it over the next 6-7 years.
This small Beaune negociant firm, run by Bostonian Alex Gambal, continues to progress, making increasingly better wines each year.
Various importers, including Boston Wine Company, Somerville, MA; tel. 800-343-2230