Marchand & Tawse, Morey Saint Denis Clos Ormes other_regions_australia burnt earth

burnt earth

Variable weather during flowering in May and limited precipitation for the fourth consecutive year

light to medium-bodied

Here too there are hints of menthol and wood framing the ripe and fresh dark berry fruit liqueur-like nose where additional nuances of spice and rose petal are present

Powerful but not overly full in the mouth

Marchand & Tawse, Morey Saint Denis Clos Ormes other_regions_australia burnt earth(25% whole cluster). This too is firmly reduced and unreadable at present. The much more refined flavors are racy and lacy and while not especially dense, they do offer good backend punch on the lingering if somewhat lean finish. This appears to have the stuffing to allow the flavors and finish to flesh out as the wine ages though I doubt that it will ever be seductive. (87 90) 2027+