the biggest bragging point here

Layered and so structured

culminating in a stupendously long finish that offers intense minerality

The highly seductive medium-bodied flavors possess plenty of sappy dry extract that confers a velvety texture to the palate soaking

Domaine Bellene, Beaune Greves Rouge Vintage:2009 the biggest bragging point hereA background whisper of wood sets off distinctly reduced aromas and its not clear that even extended aeration is going to completely dissipate them. Otherwise there is excellent volume and mid palate density supporting the discreetly mineral inflected flavors that exhibit a noticeably dry but not really bitter finish where the wood reemerges. As the description suggests this is pretty awkward and its hard to see time fixing the shortcomings. I would