Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes De Nuits Rouge Vintage:2009 followed nine days later by

followed nine days later by the first lot of Cabernet Sauvignon

dark berries and flowers introduce Mayard’s 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

but it has more power and plenty of depth

linear and serious finish

Tertiary aromas of tar and licorice give the wine an extra sense of kick and energy

Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes De Nuits Rouge Vintage:2009 followed nine days later byA fresh and bright nose of primarily red pinot fruit introduces mildly bitter and distinctly short flavors. Given the character of the vintage, I suspect that the recent racking and associated sulfuring may explain why this appears seriously out of sorts. Benefit of the doubt offered. (83 86) 2012+