Cherry and blackberry aromas rise to the front with lingering tones of smoke

This is more discreet and reserved with wonderfully pure notes of red

it will require the better part of 20 years before we will know for sure

is still in barrel

honeysuckle and green almond notes on the finish

Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis other_regions Cherry and blackberry aromas riseThere is a nose of floral based reduction which is what the French call bourgeon de cassis. The supple, round and very forward flavors lack the same concentration as the Amoureuses and while this is certainly pretty as the tannins are notably fine grained, its awfully light for a grand cru. (87 90) 2019+