Aromas of cherries, spices, rose petals and burning embers introduce Felettig's 2020 Hautes-Cotes de Nuits Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy wine with an ample core of fruit framed by ripe, powdery tannins. A decade ago, who could have imagi...
A terrific vintage for this wine, which was bottled just a couple of weeks prior to my late June visit, the 2021 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel is a blend of 30% each Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus 10% Cinsault. From a vineyard just outside t...
The 2022 Volnay Clos de la Cave des Ducs 1er Cru has a more expressive bouquet than the Les Mitans: vivid red cherry and crushed strawberry aromas, lively and energetic. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly peppery entry, so you would assume there ...