2021, Domaine Frédéric Esmonin, RUCHOTTES-CHAMBERTIN, Grand Cru

There is ample crushed leaf influence on the dark currant, spice and softly floral aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. The rich, delicious and velvety flavours possess a suave, even seductive, mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the solidly powerful mineral-driven if slightly tangy finish. This is pretty but I would observe that the herbal tea aspect of the nose is presently not subtle. 89 Burghound (2023).