(from a superbly situated 1 ha parcel high on the hill). Firm reduction overshadows the fruit at present. More positively, there is excellent energy and density to the powerful and muscular broad-shouldered flavors that possess a healthy level of the same on the austere, rustic and bitter cherry-inflected finish that is a bit clipped. Like the Bonnes Mares, this is somewhat awkward and while it may harmonize, I’m less certain that this will come together though to be clear, I would not expect it to be a poor wine either. (89-92)/2034+