The 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet les Chenes undergoes a long pre-fermentation maceration to counter the rusticity and also undergoes a two-week cuvaison. This came from a one-year-old barrel, although the final blend will have 30% new wood. It has ample redcurrant and cranberry scents on the nose and I admire the transparency and energy here. The palate is crisp and chalky on the entry with a keen line of acidity. This is less rustic than other red Chassange-Montrachets that I have tasted, with a pleasant touch of soy on the finish. There is part of me that wishes this would not see any new oak - I quite like it as it is!