Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Chaumes" 2012, Morey Coffinet

For some bizarre reason I have never tasted at Domaine Morey Coffinet which is located in the fair village of Chassagne. Given the attratctive portfolio of whites and decent number of reds they offer this omission must soon be corrected. This Chassagne rouge is a good example of the punchy 2012 vintage. Lovely full cherry colour, the nose is slow to open up, starting on floral notes, and then proffers cranberry, raspberry and ripe red currant. After some evolution there is a touch of menthol. Definitely needed to be aerated to tell its story. Solid Chassagne rouge structure on the palate with equal doses of ripe berry fruit, tangy orange sanguine acidity and chewy (for a pinot!) tannins. This is an elegant wine for a Chassagne A/C, finely wrought and wonderfully balanced. I am sure will be tremendous on 4 years time with pigeon roti or a mousse de canard. Scores 26/30 for a Chassagne rouge.