An airy nose freely offers up notes of pepper and white flowers along with plenty of pear, apple and quinine hints. There is fine richness to the very round middle weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the saline, focused and mildly austere finale. This is not especially complex, but it is indisputably Chablis-like and is a wine that may well develop more depth in time.

A discreet but discernible application of wood sets off ripe yet cool and pure aromas of pear, apple and ocean breeze. The delicious larger-bodied flavors possess both fine concentration and power while delivering very fine length on the tension-filled finale. This isn't quite as complex, at least not yet, as the Montée de Tonnerre but I underscore that Mont de Milieu is justly known as one of the best aging premier crus.

Outstanding

Smoke and meaty notes on the nose, red fruits on the palate. Tannins present but smooth.

Attractive, spicy-oak influence with a gently meaty edge. This has a wealth of ripe red berries and plums and delivers a very succulent palate with plenty of vibrant fruit flesh. Drink or hold.