A very fresh and earthy nose of floral hints and red pinot fruit introduces nicely rich and full flavors that possess good precision on the supple but racy finish that offers both good tension and minerality. A quality villages.
Vinous - Score: 87(2011 Mar.)
(30% vendange entier): Palish red. Aromas of cherry, tobacco, pepper and fresh herbs. Juicy and energetic, with good cut to the cherry, pepper and spice flavors. While the acidity seems ripe enough, there's a faint greenness from the stem element. Finishes peppery and moderately persistent.
Allen Meadows - Score: 89 (2011 Jan.)
A very fresh and earthy nose of floral hints and red pinot fruit introduces nicely rich and full flavors that possess good precision on the supple but racy finish that offers both good tension and minerality. A quality villages.Vinous - Score: 87 (2011 Mar.)
(30% vendange entier): Palish red. Aromas of cherry, tobacco, pepper and fresh herbs. Juicy and energetic, with good cut to the cherry, pepper and spice flavors. While the acidity seems ripe enough, there's a faint greenness from the stem element. Finishes peppery and moderately persistent.