in 2014 this was vinified with ~15% whole clusters)

There is a really lovely mouth feel to the refined middle weight flavors that exude a discreet bead of minerality that adds a bit of lift to the intense

This is a Bonnes Mares of refinement and finesse that should age well on a base of balance

racy and super-saline-inflected flavors that culminate in an almost painfully intense and bitter lemon-inflected finale

with seamless ripe tannins

Thibault Liger-Belair, En Creots other_regions_italy in 2014 this was vinified(from the Brochon side). A brooding and very earthy nose is more deeply pitched and very Gevrey in character. The rich, concentrated and more powerful medium bodied flavors are firmly structured and serious while exhibiting touch of bitter pit fruit and youthful austerity on the balanced and highly persistent finish. Crots always needs time in bottle to develop and this excellent example will be no exception. Recommended.