Michele et Patrice Rion, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy The bunches on average were

The bunches on average were loose and the berries small

even opulence as the medium-bodied flavors really fan out on the saline-inflected finish

the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short

Note that this is a bit woody today but there is sufficient stuffing to eventually integrate it

but it should be well worth the wait as this is most impressive

Michele et Patrice Rion, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy The bunches on average were(from a small parcel that makes on average one barrel annually; 100% new wood). A brooding and restrained nose of notably cool red currant, earth and ferrous earth aromas are in keeping with the equally serious and tightly wound flavors that possess a sleek muscularity on the dense and superbly long finish. The supporting tannins are firm but clearly phenolically mature and this should repay 12 to 15 years of aging. (92 94) 2021+