Henri Boillot, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy the vineyard is so steep

the vineyard is so steep here that it must be worked entirely by hand as tractors would be dangerous to use)

yet incorporates a small amount of Syrah from Les Bedines

cola and dried ginger

intensely saline finish

Young wines never have it easy in vertical tastings

Henri Boillot, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy the vineyard is so steep(from Chambolle fruit). A reserved, cool and more elegant nose combines notes of plum, black berry and violet nuances along with plenty of earth influence where the supporting wood character is more discreet. The exceptionally rich and full bodied flavors possess a textured mouth feel in large part because of the impressive amount of sap before culminating in a driving if slightly warm finish where the very dense tannins are largely if not completely