Bill Nanson, The Burgundy Report: 1.75 ha from 6 sandier parts and lower down heavier soil – the bottom left which is more sandy and the rest which is more clay – there can be 3 days difference in maturity between these two sectors – ‘clearly different wines too, the lower part more massive less complex.’ The only area in 2017 where they did a green harvest.
Hmm – not a big nose today, but one with a lot of inviting, faintly spiced complexity – true to its roots. Fuller, more depth, more complexity – certainly more structural vs the Amoureuses, but also much more complex – accessibly complex – today. Super finishing depth of flavour. Ooh that’s good! – Excellent wine.
Burghound: An overtly floral nose features notes of plum, violet, lavender and an impressive array of spice and tea nuances. The muscular and powerful yet reasonably refined broad-shouldered flavors exhibit evident minerality on the beautifully persistent and indisputably built-to-age finale. As do all competent examples of Malconsorts, this will require extended cellaring to resolve the very firm structure. (Drink starting 2032). 91-93 Points
