Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis other_regions which speaks to the freshness

which speaks to the freshness achieved by this southeast-facing slope planted with centenary vines

oyster shell and smoky mineral reduction

with a honeyed quince character

earth and meat with hints of eucalyptus and dried herbs

A wine of finesse

Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis other_regions which speaks to the freshnessThere is a nose of floral based reduction which is what the French call bourgeon de cassis. The supple, round and very forward flavors lack the same concentration as the Amoureuses and while this is certainly pretty as the tannins are notably fine grained, its awfully light for a grand cru. (87 90) 2019+