earth, smoke and lifted lemon peel create a very alluring, almost primal aroma. the palate comes in with gentle, subdued sweetness, boosting ripe pear notes before revealing fir honey bitterness and tangy grapefruit zest. a warm sandalwood-spiced core is still tightly closed, holding further stores of fruit and spice and signalling lasting power and barely tamed energy. while aromas are enticing now this deserves cellaring to come into its own. there is much drive and a dynamic citrus freshness wills you to sip more. this draws you in dangerously. the finish is dry and totally enticing. drink 2020–2040.
Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann Grand Cru