Jasper Morris MW
Partly 80 year old vines and partly from a plantation in 1970 where there had previously been white vines at the southern end of Clos des Chênes. Some whole bunches have been used. Rich ripe purple, light reduction hides the bouquet, more volatile here, lively pure and dense though behind with a particularly rich raspberry fruit at the finish. Slight heat to finish.
James Suckling Tasting Report
This has a powerful nose with intense aromas of blackberries, dried currants, roasted coffee, cloves, walnuts and dried earth. Gravel and mineral notes, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with sleek, tight tannins. Powerful and muscular with seamless layers. Needs time to open. Try from 2024.
Domaine Francois Buffet
