Tasted 24 February 2021
Côte de Beaune · Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru
NEECIES' note inspired me to pop another one of these; indeed, it shows as brilliant as ever. I bumped this up a point because it undeniably over-delivers for the price (which now seems to be in the $50++ range - though…
Still chugging along nicely. Decent depth and breadth, with a darker berry profile than I remember. In a good window now, with previous linearity seemingly resolved; quite approachable and appealing…
Long story short, leave these alone for another 5+ years (probably more like 10+). Sealed with DIAM 30, so you have time. Even after a double decant for a few hours and a full decant for a few hours…
Wild and fresh strawberry-orange sorbet and stemmy brush notes compete with darker black cherry and plum skin flavors. Unresolved and raw indeed, but loaded with awesome stuffing and energy just…
