Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge 2018Ripe notes of plum, red currant and violet are trimmed in discreet wood influence. The juice, succulent and solidly dense middle weight flavors possess good volume and verve before concluding in a dusty, refreshing and delicious finale. To enjoy young. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir from 50+ year old vines Bottle Size: 750ml Ratings: BH 86 89 Best served 16 17C

the second showing demonstrating a little more red fruit character

was nonetheless showing a lot of reduction on the nose

Allen Meadow: 92-94 / 100

but you almost miss the precision and detail

Sémillon 39%

ripe and earthy red and dark berry aromas

cue the drumroll

the power of the red wine spring here fully and is no longer masked by any parade

Strong wood toast and reduction serve as a less than agreeable introduction to the wonderfully intense

very finely crafted and vivacious in the mouth

Much more subtle but not invisible wood can be found on the cooler and more layered aromas of red berries

weaving together black raspberry and licorice notes with remarkable depth