the 2004 has not aged well

This is an excellent Bourgogne

citrus zest and soft wood make for a highly appealing nose

This is relatively elegant for a Nuits villages with its densely fruited nose of various red berries plus an abundance of floral and freshly turned earth scents

Purple/black colored

Tardieu-Laurent, Hermitage Blanc other_regions_italy the 2004 has not agedGorgeous from start to finish, with fig, cardamom, quince paste, grilled hazelnut and allspice notes. A big, powerful style, this is richly textured, but deftly underpinned by fine acidity and a long, lingering note of Jonagold apple. Drink now through 2017. 300 cases made. JM