(there is almost no topsoil in this particular parcel and the vines grow into fragmented, heavily fissured rock). Here too the nose suffers from post-bottling reduction so be sure to give it some air if you’re tempted to try a bottle young. More interesting are the round and quite supple mid-palate of the medium-bodied flavors that immediately tighten up on the sappy, intense and mouth coating finish that is markedly dry and impressively persistent. This too is excellent while offering a bit more depth than the Grandes Ruchottes. 93/2028+
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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