this striking 1998 should drink well for 20-25 years

It's downright embryonic at this stage

round and nicely caressing medium weight flavors are not quite as dense

powerful and well-muscled flavors that possess a seductively textured yet firm finish of imposing length

Black and blue fruits

Denis Bachelet, Cote De Nuits Villages Rouge other_regions_italy this striking 1998 should drink(60% from Queue de Hareng with the remainder from Crole and La Mouille, all in Brochon). An ultra fresh and more elegant nose features notes of ripe red and dark currant, softer earth and an equally subtle whiff of oak toast. There is excellent punch to the utterly delicious medium weight flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the balanced and complex finale. Lovely stuff.