Ballot Millot, Meursault Criots Brut Zero this is bound to relax

this is bound to relax a little with another year in bottle

This is already solidly complex and should age gracefully on its lovely balance

as you can plainly taste

it paints a path to where future vintages of Masseto are going as an expression of a vineyard and territory rather than just a strict read of one grape

A background whisper of wood sets off distinctly reduced aromas and it’s not clear that even extended aeration is going to completely dissipate them

Ballot Millot, Meursault Criots Brut Zero this is bound to relaxHere too there is just enough reduction to push the underlying fruit to the background save for a hint of the exotic. The sleeker and finer medium bodied flavors are not quite as powerful or concentrated but they do flash more evident minerality on the well detailed, balanced and lingering finish. This is an excellent villages and one that should amply repay 5 to 8 years of keeping.