Mongeard Mugneret, Vougeot Cras Rouge other_regions_italy Ripe red and blue fruit

Ripe red and blue fruit

These wines by Giovanni Rosso are distinguished by the smooth consistency of their tannins

dark pinot fruit and plenty of earth character

Billecart-Salmon's newly released 2006 Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is showing well

Mongeard Mugneret, Vougeot Cras Rouge other_regions_italy Ripe red and blue fruitA very ripe yet still acceptably fresh nose speaks of menthol, spice and liqueur like black raspberry aromas. There is very good volume to the reasonably well detailed medium bodied flavors that culminate in a mocha infused finish that noticeable wood and warmth can be found. This is a wine to watch as it ages because while it has the stuffing to reward 6 to 10 years of cellaring, I do wonder if it might become heavy as it does so.