The 2011 Macon Milly-Lamartine Clos du Four comes from vines with an easterly exposure and is the only one matured solely through puncheons. It has an entrancing bouquet with linden, dandelion and burdock that is beautifully defined, even if it needs a little coaxing. The palate is very well-defined with a fine line of acidity and superb minerality toward the precise, focused finish. This is not only delicious, but intellectual. Dominique Lafon bought the parcel of Vire-Clesse in 2009. It is actually old vines in the Chateau Vire that are on a long-term lease, although Dominique sorts the finest plots to be bottled each year as the vineyard is still being repaired. - Neal Martin

Here the nose is almost completely composed of various citrus fruit aromas save for background wisps of spiced pear and wet stone, the latter of which can also be found on the soft, round and caressing middle weight flavors. The palate impression is really quite fine while the backend is notably dry, persistent and refined though with plenty of punch. This is worth considering.