2018 Monthelie Les Duresses
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The 2018 Monthélie Les Duresses has a tightly wound bouquet, the fruit a little darker than I find on the nascent 2019, yet still well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit, quite compact and saline. A touch of black pepper enlivens the slightly broody finish. Cellar this for 2–3 years.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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A ripe, fresh and attractively spicy nose reflects a variety of both red and dark pinot fruit nuances. The nicely voluminous and textured middle weight flavors possess a lovely sense of verve before terminating in a mildly rustic, indeed even robust, finish. I suspect that this will round into shape relatively quickly.
Lafon's 2018 Monthélie Les Duresses has turned out very well, bursting with aromas of sweet red berries, cherries, peonies and a subtle touch of oak. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with melting tannins and a generous core of succulent fruit.