Michele et Patrice Rion, Bourgogne Bons Batons Rouge other_regions A background application of wood

A background application of wood is sufficiently subtle to allow the notably spicy and ripe yet quite cool aromas of both red and black pinot fruit

plus a whiff of chocolate

pear and a hint of straw

This sweetness may dissipate once the wood treatment is better integrated though at present it’s not subtle

The winery itself is located in the village of Samaniego

Michele et Patrice Rion, Bourgogne Bons Batons Rouge other_regions A background application of woodA less earthy and more elegant nose displays aromas of red currant, plum and crushed fennel. The sleek, intense and nicely precise medium weight flavors possess excellent punch and salinity on the sneaky long, well balanced and mildly austere finish that is firm enough to merit at least a few years of cellaring. One to look for.