The wine is partly aged in 600-litre barrels

more in line with how I thought it would turn out from barrel than when I first tasted it from bottle last year

not too expressive at this point in time

This balanced effort is built-to-age and will need it

Lignier Michelot, Clos Roche Size:6x1.5L The wine is partly aged(from a . 27 ha parcel, most of which is young vines of 15+ years though there is a parcel approximating 15% of the total with ~40 years of age). There is enough wood and reduction to notice so I would strongly advise decanting this if youre inclined to try a bottle young. There is outstanding richness to the big bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess a suave mouth feel before culminating in a firm and persistent if slightly leafy finish. I