2016 Morey St Denis Les Millandes
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(these vines average 40 years of age): Medium bright red. Sexy soil-driven aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, iron, leather, smoke and spices. A step up in creaminess of texture and mellow sweetness from the preceding examples. The tannins are substantial but ripe and late-arriving, allowing this wine to maintain its sweetness longer. Finishes with lingering spicy lift. Classic Morey-Saint-Denis from a ripe year.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2016 Morey St Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was completely destemmed and matured in 20% new oak. The nose was reticent compared to its peers, sultry, loamy scents reluctantly offered before going back into its shell. The palate is medium-bodied with quite rigid tannin. This feels firm and correct in the mouth, a little chalkiness to the texture toward the finish where I would like more flesh to develop once in bottle. Not bad at all, though surpassed by the Aux Cheseaux and Les Blanchards at the moment.
The 2016 Morey St Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was completely destemmed and matured in 20% new oak. The nose was reticent compared to its peers, sultry, loamy scents reluctantly offered before going back into its shell. The palate is medium-bodied with quite rigid tannin. This feels firm and correct in the mouth, a little chalkiness to the texture toward the finish where I would like more flesh to develop once in bottle. Not bad at all, though surpassed by the Aux Cheseaux and Les Blanchards at the moment. Dec 2017, www.robertparker.com