2013 Morey St Denis Cheseaux
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Deep crimson. Spice and malted character on the nose. Dark, firm and savoury on the palate. Cool dark fruit. Refined and dry on the finish. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(from soil rich in young calcaire ): Bright medium red. Wild aromas of smoky minerals, rose petal and pomegranate. The pomegranate fruit quality gives terrific cut to the mid-palate. Very nicely balanced wine with captivating inner-mouth tension and purity. The tangy red berry flavors are nicely framed by ripe, spicy, dusty tannins on the juicy aftertaste. Good mineral extract here.
The 2013 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Chezeaux sports a light and agreeable marine influence on the nose: hints of sea spray infusing the crisp black fruit. The palate is very well defined with a citrus-like freshness, very fine tannin and supremely focused dark berry fruit interlaced with minerals on the finish. This dares to out-play the les Millandes this year...and it might just do it once in bottle.