Lucien Le Moine Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014This is restrained to the point of being almost mute though aggressive swirling does reveal darker fruit and soft earth aromas. The intense, detailed and overtly powerful flavors possess solid size, punch and concentration before terminating in a lingering and balanced finish that is less youthfully austere and rustic than usual. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Format: 750 ml Allen Meadow: 91 94 100

It is a phenomenon called "oxidation"

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%

give it at least a decade in the cellar and then enjoy it over the next 50+ years

I like the balance and while this should also reward longer-term cellaring in this case it should be approachable after only 7 to 8 years of aging

Terroirs: Les Echezeaux de Dessus 0

The colour displays a magical density

This wine demonstrates both the quality potential of Monthélie's terroir for white wines and Pacalet's commitment to allowing natural expression through minimal intervention winemaking

This will be one of those over-performing Pauillacs

and a profound Champagne second

Medium-bodied with a crisp backbone

Cabernet Franc 8%

grainy tannins and a taut