Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis other_regions A less elegant and slightly

A less elegant and slightly more wood-influenced nose offers up restrained aromas of essence of white flowers that includes rose petal

but for fans of the style

Here the nose isn’t quite as elegant as the Griotte as there is plenty of sauvage character but otherwise the red and dark berry fruit

which speaks to the freshness achieved by this southeast-facing slope planted with centenary vines

with a honeyed quince character

Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis other_regions A less elegant and slightlyThere is a nose of floral based reduction which is what the French call bourgeon de cassis. The supple, round and very forward flavors lack the same concentration as the Amoureuses and while this is certainly pretty as the tannins are notably fine grained, its awfully light for a grand cru. (87 90) 2019+