Frederic Magnien, Morey Saint Denis Ruchots other_regions_italy As is virtually always the

As is virtually always the case

this is a vintage to put away and forget for at least 5-6 years

000 cases of Ducru's high quality La Croix de Beaucaillou

Discreet wood spice notes and very ripe blue berry

38% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot

Frederic Magnien, Morey Saint Denis Ruchots other_regions_italy As is virtually always theAn extremely ripe yet still fresh nose puts on display notes of mocha and liqueur like red cherry aromas that are nuanced by spice and earth hints. There is a succulent, even opulent mouth feel to the mediumbodied flavors that also saturate the palate with dry extract before culminating in an impressively persistent finish. This wont win any awards for elegance but there is plenty of underlying material and this firm effort should age effortlessly.