1990 Frederic Esmonin Griotte-Chambertin

Esmonin claims his 1990s were not filtered, but reports circulate that a Kisselguhr filtration was done after malolactic. These wines are less intense than most good 1990s. And yes, they do reveal that spit-polished look that suggests either excessive fining or filtration. The Griottes-Chambertin offers an attractive, captivating nose of sweet cherries, elegant, round, medium-bodied flavors, soft tannins, low acidity, and surprisingly hard tannins in an otherwise round, soft finish. Various American importers.