Marsannay Clos Des Portes Monopole 2013

Moderate wood influence frames the fresh and ripe aromas of cassis, plum, earth and a hint of animale. The earth character continues onto the textured medium-bodied flavors that also display a touch of minerality on the solidly complex and persistent finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose reappears. This mildly oaky effort should also drink well young if desired.

Score: 88 - 90

Allen Meadows, Burghound Maturity: 2019+ 15 January 2015