Michele et Patrice Rion, Bourgogne Bons Batons Rouge other_regions plus a whiff of chocolate

plus a whiff of chocolate

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

Medium red-ruby

slightly early compared to the average of the past ten years

Michele et Patrice Rion, Bourgogne Bons Batons Rouge other_regions plus a whiff of chocolateA 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.