Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2018 concentration

concentration

this strikes a good balance

Hints of wood and menthol can be found on the even riper nose that is composed by notes of extract of black cherry

This is impressive but perhaps slightly less well-balanced than either the Charmes or the Latricières

while the balance was destemmed

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2018 concentration(from terres blanches or the white soil portion of the vineyard). Much more subtle but not invisible wood can be found on the cooler and more layered aromas of red berries, warm earth and pretty floral whiffs. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the stony and muscular large bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere and robust finale that flirts with rusticity. Good potential here but patience definitely advised.