Bourgogne Blanc 2016/2018, Clos-du-Château, Domaine de Montille White Wines of the decade and one

of the decade and one that will richly reward a bit of additional age on cork

It is full bodied and supple on the palate with a gentle touch of oak giving depth and structure

evolving from wood to stainless steel in production

highly intense tannins rich in aromatic freshness

cigar box and walnut to the background of cassis and sweet berries

Bourgogne Blanc 2016/2018, Clos-du-Château, Domaine de Montille White Wines of the decade and one32. 95 per bottle New 2018 vintage ABV 13% Tasting notes The 2018 Clos du Chteau matures in just 5% new 600 litre and 500 litre barrels, has a potent bouquet with white peach and vanilla aromas, quite forward and very attractive. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, lightly spiced with pear and hints of gooseberry on the taut and linear finish. Maybe the best I have encountered from the five hectare clos. BY NEAL MARTIN JANUARY 10,