This isn’t a great example of the appellation but it is not without appeal

succulent finish

(to be bottled only in magnum)

As Christian Seely quipped

commencing on 23 September – whereas these days it usually begins around 3 September

Thibault Liger Belair, Chambolle Musigny Gruenchers other_regions This isn’t a great exampleA brooding nose features notes of wet stone, plum and dark berry fruit gives way to medium weight flavors that are quite supple on the mid palate yet firm up somewhat on the attractively detailed, balanced and harmonious finish. I like the underlying tension as it imparts a sense of verve. This is not especially elegant but it should be capable of aging for years and improving for at least a decade. 92 2019+