Domaine Follin-Arbelet Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Vercots

Lots of mineral, slate and earthy notes that take the lead over the fruit. At eleven years this is drinking so well currently.

At almost eight years since harvest, this is beginning to have the up front fruitiness start to fade and allow the spice and herbs come forward. PnP, I really like where this wine is right now. Slight browning, but still red in the glass. Acidity is still bright and totally stood up to a 45 day dry aged ribeye. For Burgundy, this is my sweet spot as I'm not a huge fan when the fruit has faded away at an …

Strawberries that mellowed in the second hour, leather, earth

Ripples with sinewy muscle. On the nose and in the mouth there’s iron, clack cherry and meat. It is strong, direct and chewy.