Continue to hold this one. Red cherry flavors dominate, with hints of citrus rind and spice. Primary, pure, fresh, and tight, never fully giving up the goods. It isn't so locked-up that there's no…
Crimson red with a darker amber hue, the Chaignots makes you think it's a more aged wine at first glance. The initial aroma is funky earth and citrus rind, further fanning the belief that this is an…
Black cherry, black raspberry sorbet, citrus peel, and bark. Some deeper pitched dark berry bass tones allow for more accessibility and some sexy sauntering along the palate while still touting its…
An absolutely fantastic 1er Cru from Taupenot-Merme. Highly complex and bursting with vibrant but also deeply pitched black cherry, red and black raspberry, wild purple plum skin, fresh pine needles,…
Red cherry, pomegranate, orange rind, raspberry sorbet, bark, and bitter coffee bean. Primary and red-fruited, with the sorbet and orange rind adding interest, but also keeping this at a higher…
On initial pour, the nose was kicking out all sorts of floral and ripe black cherry notes. But alas, the front end of the attack delivered primary and somewhat linear on the palate. No surprise given…
Black and red cherry, bright red strawberry, orange peel, citrus blossom, and faint bark and spice notes. Some white pepper and subtle earth show up toward the back end, finishing youthfully grippy…
