Along with rather superficial suggestions of lanolin, resin and vanillin from barrel, Gambal’s 2006 Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St.-Jean displays attractive lime, red currant, poached peach, and sweetly floral aromas and flavors; refreshing primary juiciness allied to fullness; and a lingering finish that suggests a hint of sweetness and well as heat. This generous Chassagne should I suspect be enjoyed in the next 2-3 years. American Alex Gambal (about whom more can be found in issue 171) is gradually expanding his negociant activities while managing to purchase some excellent acreage as well. His 2006 collection in white at times reveals in high alcohol and heat the dangers of this vintage’s precipitant ripeness, but strikingly low pH by vintage standards helps in many cases to keep the wines lively and bright. Various importers