Candied apples, spices, and minerals are found in the aromatic profile of the 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet Maltroie. This satiny-textured, medium-bodied wine has an intense, mouth-coating personality packed with white pepper, spices, and pears. Fleshy, its ginger-laced flavors linger throughout its long, supple finish. Drink it over the next 7-9 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