Somewhat surprisingly this appears to be even riper than the Clos de Bèze with its mocha-infused nose of plum, dark berries, earth and sauvage aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is excellent detail and volume to the mineral-inflected big-bodied flavors that possess a sleek muscularity on the moderately austere and hugely long finish. This will also need plenty of time yet, again somewhat surprisingly, be approachable before the Bèze. (93-95)/2028+