An airy red pinot fruit nose nuanced by a lovely mix of game

The 2010 Gazin has a delightful bouquet with more red than black fruit (raspberry

all wrapped in a firm

with a peppery nuance adding bite and a sexy floral note building in the glass

The 2004 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay

de Montille, Corton Clos Roi Vintage:2017 An airy red pinot fruitHere the nose is more deeply pitched with notes of earth, game, smoke and underbrush adding interest to the briar and red berry fruit aromas that lead to serious, brooding and reserved big bodied flavors that are underpinned by firm but not aggressive tannins and excellent length. There is slightly more depth here than in the Pougets though its less fine as well. A stylistic choice. (91 93) 2017+