Frederic Magnien, Morey Saint Denis Ruchots Vintage:2016 completing a wonderful Barsac

completing a wonderful Barsac

This is a relatively elegant Nuits villages

the nose opens with boisterous

Moderate reduction renders the nose difficult to evaluate but there is good vibrancy and punch to the extract-rich flavors that are shaped by firm tannins and excellent length

Frederic Magnien, Morey Saint Denis Ruchots Vintage:2016 completing a wonderful BarsacAn extremely ripe yet still fresh nose puts on display notes of mocha and liqueur like red cherry aromas that are nuanced by spice and earth hints. There is a succulent, even opulent mouth feel to the mediumbodied flavors that also saturate the palate with dry extract before culminating in an impressively persistent finish. This wont win any awards for elegance but there is plenty of underlying material and this firm effort should age effortlessly.