Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Rouge other_regions spice and earth-suffused cassis and

spice and earth-suffused cassis and plum-scented nose

Some riper plum and spiced figs on the nose with dark coal smoke

airy and admirably pure nose features crystal clear and transparent red pinot fruit and essence of stone

exotic spices and candied lavender

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Rouge other_regions spice and earth-suffused cassis andLike several of the wines in the range, this lacks a bit of aromatic freshness on the red currant, sauvage and wood suffused nose. The rich, supple and round middle weight flavors are surprisingly forward compared to how this wine is typically structured, all wrapped in an acceptably lingering finish. While perfectly OK, I found this to be somewhat disappointing relative to its usual quality as its often one of Bouchards best wines. (89 92) 2027+