2023, Domaine de la Vougeraie, CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN, 'Les Mazoyères', Grand CruVinified with 30% whole bunch, the 2023 Charmes Chambertin les Mazoyres Grand Cru comes from the oldest vines on the estate, planted 125 years ago. This is very succinct on the nose with red berries, brown spices and light autumn leaf scents, discrete but wonderfully focused. The palate is medium bodied and very well balanced with finely chiseled tannins. A little spicier than its peers, this feels long and tender, with a dash of white pepper and

powdery tannins and concluding with a long

Bordeaux Blanc Blend: Muscadelle

One faces south on the Aloxe side

the Blanc possesses sizzling energy and tons of depth that continues to reveal itself over time

and yet there is no lack of tannins or structure

The tannins close things in on the close of play

A very well-proportioned wine

with no Cabernet Franc

Offering up aromas of blackberries

raspberry and black cherry fruit pulp

Morello cherries and minted blackberries

with characteristically opulent