Domaine de Courcel Grand Clos des Épenots 1er Cru 2008

An unusually high-toned nose also displays a touch of wood that sets off subtle lower register notes of earth and humus that carry over to the textured and relatively supple medium weight plus flavors that possess excellent dry extract levels that completely buffer the firm and dense tannins on the deep, long and sappy finish. Terrific quality here but again, for the patient. Drink: 2020+. Outstanding. Score – 94. (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, May 6, 2011)