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Morey St Denis Cheseaux 1er Cru 2016

Morey St Denis / Arlaud, Domaine

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Tasting Notes

Here there is no reductive funk as the expressive nose is a pretty mix of red and dark currant aromas that blend in notes of earth, floral and a hint of the sauvage. There is excellent punch and muscle to the saline and overtly mineral-inflected big-bodied flavors that possess excellent length on the moderately austere finish. As is typically the case this is not refined but I like the depth of material and fine aging potential.

Score: 90 - 92

Allen Meadows, Burghound Maturity: 2026+ 15 January 2018

Cask sample. Mid crimson. Smells really sweet and very ripe but still fresh-fruited. On the palate, it feels very slightly forced but it has intensity and power if you are not so keen on a more delicate style. Firm tannic texture but no lack of freshness. All in balance if not my favourite style.

Score: 16

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2021-2028 08 January 2018

The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux includes 20% whole bunch with the same percentage of new oak. This is much more expressive on the nose than the Millandes at the moment, ebullient black cherries and bilberry jam. The palate is showing very well, full of energy with fine tannin, a grainy/chalky texture and a palpable sense of mineral tension toward the sustained finish. This is one of the best Aux Cheseaux that I have tasted from barrel at the domaine.

Score: 92 - 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2040 29 December 2017