A pleasant Chard from Burgundy's value-village. Light gold hues in the glass, the nose is mild, maybe a bit closed at this point. Lemony almond with a slight mineral studded green apple on the nose. The palate is medium bodied with high, almost austere acid that tightens the cheeks. After a couple hours of opening up, it does slightly round out with some butterscotch but the oak is barely detectable. A leaner chard that needs greasy dark meat birds or mushroom cream sauces. Drink over next 2 yrs. Taste Jan '13