Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2013Menthol and reduction dominate the nose. The middle weight flavors are finer and sleeker than those of the Blanchards though the firm and dusty tannins stick out somewhat on the moderately austere finish. This may well harmonize with a few years of bottle age and my predicted range offers the benefit of the doubt. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Bottle Size: 750ml Ratings: NR Best serve at 17 18C

chargrill and bouquet garni

Patience will definitely be required

What's the Spinal Tap quote about turning everything up to eleven

rich and round middle weight flavors are delicious while offering pretty good length considering the hail

muscular and powerful big-bodied flavors that possess ample amounts dry extract that imparts a sappy texture to the mid-palate and buffers the very firm

The only drawback is that it might be unfairly overshadowed by the 2015 Pichon Baron

Cabernet Franc 14%

precise if just needing a little more body and depth to evolve on the straight-laced finish

Drink: 2019 - 2040

firm and sappy finish that is youthfully austere

Moderate wood sets off the ripe and fresh if restrained aromas of soft earth

lavender and newly turned earth