2023, Domaine A. -F. Gros, ECHEZEAUX, Grand CruFor the first time Les Loachausses on its own. A medium ruby purple. The nose is very engaging, strawberry and raspberry. While the same fruit continuing on the palate could be just a little simple, there is enough grip to make this not the case, and the return of the whole bunch feel, adds structure as well as lifting the finish. A fractional coffee note at the very end complexifies the long finish. Drink from 2031 2038. **** 94 96 Jasper Morris MW.

with excellent weight and length

Pinson is a finch

clear and fresh expression with plum

A great wine from Margaux and consistently good quality from this estate run by Ludovic David

but that potential is not always realised

This is a gorgeous wine with clear minerality and energy - a lyricism that shows the benefits of limestone in a dry year like 2011

The light to medium-bodied palate is silky and fragrant with great energy and freshness

much like the Clos de Bèze

some of the classic spice from this vineyard

returns behind

It delivers perfumes of sliced apple

lime and white pepper abound