2016 Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret Richebourg Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 750ml

This too evidences very strong wood influence on the notably ripe nose that combines notes of spice and floral elements with those of dark berries and mocha. There is excellent richness to the full-bodied, concentrated and mineral-inflected flavors that coat the palate with sappy dry extract while delivering excellent depth and persistence on the better balanced finale. Note that my projected range assumes that the wood will be successfully absorbed as it's not subtle today.