Popped this about 20 minutes ago. Nose is already revving up. Showing earthy cherry cola scents, and a wee bit of toasted autumn spice (or maybe that latter thing is me sitting in the deck on this nice November evening surrounded by fallen leaves). Deep ripe, earthy fruit hits the palate immediately, and then the tannins take over. I know this is too young but I wanted to get a sense of its starting position. Palate clenches a bit after the first whack of fruit and a little astringent on the finish, but I think a couple of years rest will settle it down. Pretty solid 9.0 at present with potential to go a bit higher in a few years.
Popped this about 20 minutes ago. Nose is already revving up. Showing earthy cherry cola scents, and a wee bit of toasted autumn spice (or maybe that latter thing is me sitting in the deck on this nice November evening surrounded by fallen leaves). Deep ripe, earthy fruit hits the palate immediately, and then the tannins take over. I know this is too young but I wanted to get a sense of its starting position. Palate clenches a bit after the first whack of fruit and a little astringent on the finish, but I think a couple of years rest will settle it down. Pretty solid 9.0 at present with potential to go a bit higher in a few years.
Nov 8th, 2025
Cherry cola, cranberry aromas; flavours of wild strawberries on the turn, some stalkiness.
Cherry cola, cranberry aromas; flavours of wild strawberries on the turn, some stalkiness.
Jan 8th, 2021
Held its fruit and line very well. At its peak right, a touch short but lots of acidity and balanced.
Held its fruit and line very well. At its peak right, a touch short but lots of acidity and balanced.
Mar 21st, 2017
Old vines, bright and linear but a little short. Fine and fresh. Oak is very nicely integrated.
Old vines, bright and linear but a little short. Fine and fresh. Oak is very nicely integrated.
Feb 23rd, 2016
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
