the 2016 is magnificent

This looks to be one of the wines of the vintage

the larger-scaled flavors possess more size and weight if not the same refinement or minerality as the Latricières where the supporting tannins coat the palate on the grippy

The aromas are perfect with black olives

The palate is very elegant

Chandon de Briailles, Corton Clos Roi Vintage:2013 the 2016 is magnificent(this has the highest average vine age of these grands crus at 40+ years of age). This is classic Clos du Roi with the hallmark intense sauvage character that suffuses this wine from head to toe. The ripe nose of red and dark berry fruit is abundantly laced with earth and floral scents. The muscular, round and impressively scaled flavors possess excellent richness as well as plenty of wonderful tension before terminating in an explosive mineral