Morey Saint Denis 2019A very ripe nose displays liqueur like aromas of cassis, black raspberry, plum and a whiff of wood toast. The lavishly rich medium weight flavors possess impressive mid palate density that coats the palate with seductively sappy dry extract before terminating in a dusty, youthfully austere and reasonably long finish. This isn't as elegant and while it's not heavy, it lacks the same vibrancy. Note: from a blend of 90% Clos Solon and the remainder from

Cabernet Franc 4%

On the nose

Grape Variety: Merlot 78%

This is a wine which will need to be kept for a decade and will then last for at least another 10 years

focused and extract-rich big-bodied flavors that possess terrific complexity on the balanced and mouth coating finish

now in bottle

enhanced by delicate spice notes and a pronounced mineral character that speaks to the clay-rich soils of the vineyard

and yet remain "strict" and linear

It is an intriguing and complex

the 2009 Cheval Blanc offers up profound notions of baked blueberries

and the tannins are present but very fine-grained

The palate is wonderful: a fabulous line of acidity