Bright medium-dark red. Less expressive on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jacques but a step up in intensity and freshness in the mouth. More serious on the attack than the Clos Saint-Jacques, then more saline in the middle palate, conveying a sappy quality to its distinctly dark purple fruit flavors. Offers noteworthy nervosité and needs at least as much time as the Clos Saint-Jacques. Finishes with a serious spine of dusty tannins. Bruno Clair noted that he prefers the finish of the Clos Saint-Jacques today. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2018)
Bright medium-dark red. Less expressive on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jacques but a step up in intensity and freshness in the mouth. More serious on the attack than the Clos Saint-Jacques, then more saline in the middle palate, conveying a sappy quality to its distinctly dark purple fruit flavors. Offers noteworthy nervosité and needs at least as much time as the Clos Saint-Jacques. Finishes with a serious spine of dusty tannins. Bruno Clair noted that he prefers the finish of the Clos Saint-Jacques today. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2018)
Mar 14th, 2018
Probably my favorite wine tonight. A shame there were so many sing candidates! The nose was simply beguiling, with many layers of complexity. And then the palate was equally complete. Spectacular.
Probably my favorite wine tonight. A shame there were so many sing candidates! The nose was simply beguiling, with many layers of complexity. And then the palate was equally complete. Spectacular.
Jul 25th, 2016
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
