Rapet Pere et Fils, Corton Pougets

Rapet Pere et Fils, Corton PougetsThere is better freshness as well as better complexity to the array of plum, violet, earth and game aromas. There is fine detail to the sleekly muscular middle weight plus flavors that exude a fine minerality on the youthfully austere finish where a trace of dryness can be found. In this case though I suspect that the dryness is more related to the copious level of gas than any significant deficit of phenolic maturity. (89 91) 2025+

truffles and wood smoke over spice cake

There is evident muscle and minerality on the still reasonably supple middle weight plus flavors that display very good power and persistence on the balanced finale

The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit

There is a hint of warmth but overall this is quite well-balanced and the length is remarkable

totally beguiling personality

This is actually quite aromatically similar to the Bourgogne save for displaying notably more floral elements

cola and candied lavender flavors

or Fonseca

menthol and dark spices shape the huge finish

I guess my palate needs to take a vacation

The wine is packaged in bulky glass

The impressively concentrated broad-shouldered flavors possess a plush yet reasonably defined mouthfeel before culminating in a driving