Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis Vintage:2009 edged by a graphite note

edged by a graphite note that slowly takes over on the finish

Be sure to decant this for 30 minutes first as it improved noticeably with air

21 ha parcel raised in 80% new wood)

delicious and delicate middle weight flavors that also exude a fine minerality before culminating in a balanced

This is an especially dark

Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis Vintage:2009 edged by a graphite noteThere 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+