Bouchard P&F Beaune Les Marconnets 1ercru 2008

There is also a soupçon of wood here but in this case it’s more toast than spice framing the somber blue pinot fruit and distinctly earthy nose that introduces cool, reserved and mineral-driven flavors that are tight, pure and like the Duresses, this too is presently decidedly Cistercian in character on the balanced finish. Drink date: 2018+. Sweet spot. Outstanding. (Allen Meadows,burghound.com,April 18, 2010)