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Healthy dark, bright red. Riper on the nose than the Clos Vougeot, conveying a slightly liqueur-like quality to the aromas of wild cherry, brown spice, white pepper and earth. Round and large-scaled on entry, then rather imploded in the middle palate, with strong soil tones and menthol character currently keeping the fruit in the background. Most impressive today on the brisk, rising, firmly tannic finish, which displays piquant notes of spices and blood orange. Conveys a strong impression of terroir but this will need serious aging.

Very deep crimson. Very sweet indeed. Perhaps a bit of a throwback to the old style? Intense. Dark fruits and very dramatic indeed. Be warned, this is far from a transparent ballerina style. More of a diva! (JR)