Allen Meadows - Score: 87 (2018 Apr.)

A markedly riper if not quite as fresh array is composed of liqueur-like aromas of black cherry, spice and newly turned earth. The sense of elevated ripeness continues onto the suave, mouth coating and very generously proportioned flavors that possess a plush, even opulent mouth feel before concluding in a sappy and slightly warm and plodding finale. This is impressive in its fashion in terms of sheer volume and richness but it's borderline too much and stylistically, I prefer the more evident vibrancy of the Bourgogne.