Tollot Beaut, Beaune Clos Roi Rouge other_regions_italy The vibrant and well-detailed middle

The vibrant and well-detailed middle weight flavors possess both good minerality and salinity on the delicious finish where the only nit is a trace of warmth

this is unlikely to make for especially interesting early drinking

60% of which is young vines and the remainder is 40+ year old vines)

even a trifle phenolic on the finish in its youth

this warm vintage expression puts a lot of its fruit depth and personality upfront in a confident and no-fuss manner

Tollot Beaut, Beaune Clos Roi Rouge other_regions_italy The vibrant and well-detailed middleA markedly ripe yet still fresh nose combines aromas of black raspberry, cherry, violet and a trace of anise. Consistent with the prior wines the medium weight flavors possess a wonderfully seductive mouth feel; indeed the word caressing is apt, all wrapped in lilting, dusty and moderately firm finale. Good stuff here and fashioned in a more forward and accessible style. 91 2022+