Pascal Prunier Bonheur, Meursault Clous other_regions_australia In what La Rioja Alta

In what La Rioja Alta considers the greatest years (there have been three to date

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and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation

Revisited from the October 2019 disgorgement

There is a background touch of wood setting off the cool and admirably pure red and black pinot fruit that is bursting with an array of spices and wet stone

Pascal Prunier Bonheur, Meursault Clous other_regions_australia In what La Rioja AltaOne can smell the minerality on the wafting nose of acacia blossom, various white orchard fruit, just sliced citrus and a similar hint of petrol character. The vibrant and relatively generously proportioned medium weight flavors brim with sappy extract on the stony, youthfully austere and lingering finale where a similar hint of bitter zest appears. This isnt as racy as the best in the range but offers fine quality for its level. One to consider.