Ripe aromas of plum, violet and earth precede solidly voluminous, rich and intense larger-scaled flavors that flash evident power and minerality on the balanced, very firm and beautifully persistent finish. This is already impressively harmonious and a wi
"If you don’t know or don’t rate Maranges, this wine is the wake-up call. The Bachelet-Monnot 2019 1er Cru La Fussière is really concentrated, with masterful intensity in all senses, but still with elegance. Perfectly ripe deep cherry-raspberry fruit wit
Sweet spicy oaky nose with vibrant black cherry fruit; stylish. Rich, suave, full-bodied plate boasting fine-grained tannins that don’t lack texture or force. Good acidity and length. 94 points - Decanter
A pretty red, this features wild strawberry and cherry fruit along with accents of spice and licorice, showing terrific harmony and length. Seductive now, but the gentle tannins suggest this could benefit from at least another few years of age. 93 pts - W
The 2010 Chateau Musar is a sweetly fruited, forward, charming effort that’s loaded with sweet dark fruits, saddle leather, and garrigue-like aromas and flavors. With plenty of ripeness, some bright acidity, and a fruit-forward style.
