Tortochot, Morey Saint Denis Renaissance other_regions_italy ” But sheer density doesn’t

” But sheer density doesn’t seem to render the layers harder to separate

and little or no racking

There is good punch to the fleshy midpalate of the medium-bodied flavors that possess a slightly dusty and mildly edgy but not really austere finish that is notably shorter than it usually is

The palate is very charming and superbly vinous

delicious and seductively textured medium-bodied flavors possess a certain taut muscularity that adds a touch of firmness to the clean

Tortochot, Morey Saint Denis Renaissance other_regions_italy ” But sheer density doesn’t(from Clos Baulet and Clos des Ormes). An exuberantly fresh nose freely offers up its airy aromas of essence of red cherry, violet and a suggestion of exotic tea. The noticeably finer, indeed almost delicate, texture of the middleweight flavors contrasts markedly with the markedly firm and youthfully austere finale that also exudes a subtle minerality. Lovely and understated and a wine that should easily repay a decade plus of keeping.