Relatively prominent notes of match stick all but dominate the white and yellow orchard fruit aromas that are subtly laced with floral, citrus and hazelnut nuances. There is excellent volume and very good concentration to the vibrant and extract-rich medium weight flavors that possess fine depth on the balanced and highly persistent citrus-inflected finish that displays a deft application of wood as well as ample minerality. This is a terrific villages that is still very much on the way up and while at 6 years of age it could certainly be enjoyed now, for my taste I would allow it to continue to slumber for another 4 to 6 years first. Tasted several times recently with consistent notes.
Allen Meadows - Score: 91 (2019 Mar.)
Relatively prominent notes of match stick all but dominate the white and yellow orchard fruit aromas that are subtly laced with floral, citrus and hazelnut nuances. There is excellent volume and very good concentration to the vibrant and extract-rich medium weight flavors that possess fine depth on the balanced and highly persistent citrus-inflected finish that displays a deft application of wood as well as ample minerality. This is a terrific villages that is still very much on the way up and while at 6 years of age it could certainly be enjoyed now, for my taste I would allow it to continue to slumber for another 4 to 6 years first. Tasted several times recently with consistent notes.