There is just enough reduction present to suppress the fruit so I would advise decanting this if you're going to try a bottle young. The delicious, vibrant and lightly mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors possess a markedly finer mouth feel before culminating in a refreshing, balanced, complex and persistent finish. Textbook Clos St. Jean and this too is recommended.

(WA88-90 points) The 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean felt a little reduced, but opens with rigorous swirling to reveal scents of mint, dried pineapple and quince. The palate is balanced on the entry with touches of dried herbs and spice lining the entry. It needs a little more vigor and penetration at the moment as it seems to “sit back” on the finish. - Neal Martin