Community Tasting Note

Cailles wrote:

Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Sampling the 2022 vintages from Drouhin Laroze revealed a captivating blend of ripe fruits and tannins, enhanced by unexpected freshness despite the year's intense heat (a common feature in all of Burgundy in 2022). Although these wines sometimes verge on excessive ripeness and are not the most transparent and pure Burgs, their robust concentration, depth, and elegant structure impress. I particularly liked the menthol note I found in all cuvees (together with spice aromas). The highlights were Bonnes Mares (94pts) and Clos de Beze (95pts), both excellent investments for future enjoyment (must buy!).

TN: Intriguing bouquet exuding elegance with dark red fruit, spices, toasty notes. On the palate layered, complex, layers and layers of red berries, some floral notes, minerality, earthy aromas, herbs, minty notes. Velvety tannins which will have to soften further but impressive concentration and depth, good freshness and a very long and expanding finish. This is a great wine, that drinks at a 94pts level today but has upside and should reach a higher rating in 10/15 years time.

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