At this point it’s a little simpler than the other two Downie Pinots in this line up

Here there is enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit

with a firm grip of tannins on the finish

These grapes are always picked last

A subdued nose only grudgingly reveals the cool and airy red and dark currant

Matrot, Monthelie Rouge other_regions_italy At this point it’s a(from very old vines situated in Les Hauts Brins that have approximately 20% pinot beurot interspersed with the pinot vines). A fruity and very pinot nose that manages to be quite pretty despite the pronounced earthiness that continues onto the round and delicious flavors that are presently firm but I suspect that this will come around quickly. 87 2011+