intense and delicately suave

two-thirds of which was replanted in 1982 with the remaining vines planted in the 1920s)

too young to be considered for inclusion in the Hill of Grace vintages

There is a slightly chewy edge to the sweet

Interestingly

Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Vintage:2021 intense and delicately suaveModerately generous wood sets off the cooler and reserved nose that blends notes of both red and dark currant aromas that are liberally cut with earth and forest floor elements. There is fine richness and concentration to the powerful and muscular big bodied flavors that coat the palate with sappy dry extract that contrasts somewhat with the long but somewhat lean finish.