Bouchard Père & Fils : Beaune 1er cru "Clos de La Mousse" Domaine Monopole 2010

Macerated cherry and raspberry flavors are accented by spice and underbrush in this firmly structured red. A touch hot on the balance. Best from 2014 through 2020. 200 cases imported.

Bright medium red. Pungent aromas of red cherry, raspberry, licorice, fresh herbs and minerals, plus a whiff of leather. Juicy, intense and taut, with noteworthy energy giving a light touch to the red berry and salty mineral flavors. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and noteworthy persistence. Conveys an impression of noble rusticity and yet this rather polished Beaune wine has class too. Riper and finer in bottle than it appeared to be from the barrel.

Quite earthy nose with notes of ginger licorice root and red berries, medium-bodied and fresh with attractive fruit and rather good length.