The 2016 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru les Vergers comprises of just four barrels in this vintage, one-quarter of the usual crop and obviously one of the most affected by the frost (along with Chenevottes). Still, there is good intensity on the nose with bright citrus fruit laced with orange zest and touches of almond, the oak lending a bit of heft. The palate is taut and linear with a light reduction on the entry, quite candied in the mouth, although I found that reduction a little too conspicuous on the finish and rendering it a little generic in style. I will be interested to revisit this once in bottle.