Bruno Clair, Morey Saint Denis Rue Vergy Rouge

Bruno Clair, Morey Saint Denis Rue Vergy Rouge(from a . 65 ha parcel planted in 1980 that sits directly above Clos de Tart). An ultra fresh, cool and airy nose presents an array of various dark berries and floral elements. I very much like the sense of underlying tension and minerality on the delineated middle weight flavors that terminate in an overtly austere, firm and linear finish. This is also going to require at least a few years to further flesh out and shed the austerity.

fruitcake and sandalwood over a core of preserved plums

The 1990 Ausone is a vintage that I have tasted half a dozen times

freshly turned earth and a whiff of black cherry

more evidence that this will fulfill all of its potential

mineral and slate character

along with dusty cherry

all of which is trimmed in soft wood nuances

rich and opulently fruited in the mouth

less demonstrative than bottles encountered previously and less “sexier”

powerful and unusually robust on the refined

The wine is closed for now

and terrific Chardonnay