One of the more reticent wines in this lineup, the 2010 Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroie nevertheless impresses for its overall balance, not to mention its considerable potential. A burst of slate, flint and crushed rocks hits the palate, until the fruit begins to emerge. The 2010 needs time in bottle for the fruit to fully flesh out within the wine’s broad-shouldered frame. I especially like the intensity of the finish here. Anticipated maturity: 2013+. Bruno Colin reported that in 2010 his yields were down 10-15%, but adds some of his oldest plots were hit even harder, and came in 25-30% lower than normal. Overall, this is a solid set of wines, with plenty of vintage and site-specific character. The Bourgogne, St. Aubin Le Charmois and Chassagne villages were bottled before the 2011 harvest, while the rest of the wines were bottled in March 2012. Importers: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 299-2600, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524