Nicely evolved, complex, classically-styled, earthy, leafy, sweet red and black dried fruit, tobacco, well, you get...

medium intensity, fresh acidity, silky tannins, medium alcohol; pretty, sweet, round (89)

The fruit flavours are well defined and layered, with a sweet core. They’re complemented by a texture that shows good...

The fruit flavours are well defined and layered, with a sweet core. They're complemented by a texture that shows good...

This is a maturing pinot from an important village south of the Cote d'Or. The Mercurey style is usually earthy and...

Intense fairly deep purple colour. Intense, cedary, stewed plum nose. Intense, quite bitter, medium bodied, herbal,...

This is one excellent Pinot. Much more fruity than I was expecting. Both nose and taste offer sweet cherry. Tannins on the back end are wonderful.

All round this is excellent from start to the long finish.