Philippe Colin, Santenay Gravieres Rouge other_regions_italy Floral pastille flavors flesh out

Floral pastille flavors flesh out steadily on the back half

just subtly sweet

with chewy tannins and a long

but all the elements are impeccably balanced throughout

supported by sophisticated tannins and simply gorgeous purity of expression on the terrifically long finish

Philippe Colin, Santenay Gravieres Rouge other_regions_italy Floral pastille flavors flesh outA more discreet dollop of wood is present on the nicely cool and ripe nose of mostly dark pinot fruit, newly turned earth and a whiff of spice. The rich, concentrated and lush medium bodied flavors are a bit more obviously mineral driven while delivering fine length on the ever so slightly austere finale. This is relatively forward and could be enjoyed after only 2 to 3 years of bottle age.