2022, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, CHOREY-LÈS-BEAUNEThe 2022 Chorey ls Beaune Village comes from the Domaine's six hectares affected by the hail in June. It has to shake off a bit of reduction on the nose. The bouquet offers black cherries mixed with raspberry coulis. The palate is very smooth on the entry, with fine tannins and pastille like purity, with a dash of white pepper on the chocolate tinged finish. Easy drinking Chorey ls Beaune. 87 89 Neal Martin, Vinous. Drinking Window: 2025 2034

but can be kept for 4-5 years no problem

There is slightly better vibrancy and certainly more evident minerality though the dusty and youthfully austere is fairly grippy and a bit short

the 2021 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a blend of fully 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot and checks in at a mere 12

but the characteristic darker plum fruit comes up behind

The reward was a collection of perfectly ripe grape varieties in good quantities (averaging 1

The 2020 is already an elegant chardonnay

saline energy that is a signature of this part of Saint-Émilion

This is a like a cross between Limoncello and eau de vie

given the season

It will require at least a decade in bottle but long-term

tannins have an appealing grip with a salty

The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly savoury entry