2022, Domaine A. -F. Gros, POMMARD, 1er Cru, 'Les Pezerolles', MonopoleSoft wood sets off a spicy array of plum, black cherry and a hint of humus. There is both good richness and vibrancy to the beautiful texture, caressing and sleek flavours that exude a subtle bead of minerality on the moderately compact, persistent and balanced finale. This needs better depth so a few years of keeping are advised and up to a decade should be better. 90 92 Allen Meadows, Burghound. Medium deep crimson, lifted cherry notes along with a

So many beautiful primary fruit aromas

One of the most velvety Cos d'Estournel wines I have encountered at this stage

it has a seriously Mediterranean bouquet - meaning underbrush

as this comes from a specific plot

The intense

This should age well in bottle

which represents 32% of the production this year

and the Cabernet Franc on September 21 and 30

87-89 Burghound

Four barrels made

Matthew Day winemaker

well-spliced winemaking