A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc

(91-94)/2034+

(87-89)/2011+

crème de cassis and inky blue/purplish fruit give the 2014 much of its personality

This is a wine of contrasts as the mid-palate is rich to the point of opulence

Sylvie Esmonin, Cote De Nuits Villages Rouge Size:12x750ml A blend of 85% Merlot(from holdings of . 32 ha in La Croix Violette and . 30 ha in Les Vignois, both in Brochon). This is also quite firmly reduced. The caressing but punchy medium weight flavors terminate in a lightly stony, youthfully austere and moderately firm finale that offers good depth and persistence. This should both drink well young and repay mid term keeping.