Bouchard Pere et Fils, Beaune Clos Mousse other_regions_australia I wouldn’t want to rule

I wouldn’t want to rule out some additional depth of flavor emerging over the next couple of years

This is even bigger and more powerful with its mouth coating broad-shouldered flavors that possess plenty of muscle before culminating in an explosive but tightly wound finish that just goes on and on

It feels flatter and less vibrant that I would have hoped

The Tempranillo is more like a bull in Toro

My most recent visit to Gaja was quite an experience

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Beaune Clos Mousse other_regions_australia I wouldn’t want to rule(a 3. 37 ha monopole of Bouchard that required seven generations for the family to acquire all of it). This is also markedly floral in character with its aromas of pretty red cherry, currant, earth and a discreet though not imperceptible dollop of wood. The lilting, vibrant and beautifully detailed lighter weight flavors possess a sublime texture that contrasts somewhat with a mildly sweet finish of average depth and persistence.