Mark Haisma Morey St. Denis 1er Cru La Riotte

Mid garnet. Nicely mellow, fading but ripe red fruit, some wet undergrowth and a gentle sense of sous bois. Bright, relatively light, a food-friendly mix of bright red fruit, bramble and developing complexity. A very nice drink. ****

Subtle on the nose definitely developing - earthy, mushroomy, first floor. On the palate more red fruit with the savoury earthiness. Fresh lightness of a classy Burgundy. Came alive with the roast pork!

Like a lot of 08s, seemed to be in a delayed, open, primary phase before shutting down which was good news as it was lovely to drink. Superb balance of earthy sweet and savoury red fruit. Interesting and good!