de Montille Beaune Perrieres 1er Cru 2015 (750ML)

90-92 VM / 89-91 WA

(two-thirds vendange entier; 25% new oak): Bright, full red. Distinctly limestone-driven aromas of raspberry, earth and smoky minerality. Silky, sappy and impressively concentrated, with black raspberry and cooler cherry flavors framed and enlivened by brisk acidity. The serious, broad tannins arrive late, allowing the wine's fruit flavors to carry well on the aftertaste. Stephen Tanzer – Vinous Media

The 2015 Beaune 1er Cru les Perrieres contains two-thirds whole cluster fruit and is matured in 25% new oak. That whole cluster lends this an attractive earthy, woodland scent to the aromatics, a hint of dried orange peel developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, fresh acidity, quite structured with an assertive, rather austere finish. I would like a little more flesh once in bottle. Neal martin – The Wine Advocate