Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles Vintage:2012 the 2014 Saarburger Rausch Riesling

the 2014 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Spätlese displays a puristic smoky slate aroma that needs some minutes to develop more fruity charm

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and I prefer the Brand in 2005

24 ha mix of terres rouges and terres blanches but with a bit more of the former)

Louis Latour, Chevalier Montrachet Demoiselles Vintage:2012 the 2014 Saarburger Rausch RieslingHere too there are residual fermentation and wood based aromas dominating the fruit. Otherwise there is good freshness and vibrancy to the concentrated big bodied flavors that possess a discreet stony quality that carries over to the beautifully long, dry and well balanced finish. Like several of the wines in the range this is less elegant than it typically is but it is certainly imposing. (92 94) 2022+