Bright gold. Pungent, expansive aromas of redcurrant, poached pear, honey and yellow rose, with suave mineral and toast notes adding complexity. Sappy, palate-coating red fruit and pear flavors become smokier with air and show distinct mineral character. Smoke and toasted hazelnut notes carry through a long, very persistent finish. Assertive and densely packed, with the depth to age and the oomph to go with rich foods. This is 100% pinot noir from a lieu-dit called Les Crayères, in Ambonnay. 92 Points, Josh Raynolds for Stephen Tanzer's Int'l Wine Cellar (Dec 2010)
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