Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert other_regions_australia

Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert other_regions_australiaModerately generous wood sets off the cooler and reserved nose that blends notes of both red and dark currant aromas that are liberally cut with earth and forest floor elements. There is fine richness and concentration to the powerful and muscular big bodied flavors that coat the palate with sappy dry extract that contrasts somewhat with the long but somewhat lean finish.

older parcels of the same communes as for the NV Blanc de Blancs

(from the Chassagne side)

There is better vibrancy on the palate of the succulent and round flavors that also exude a subtle minerality on the slightly warm and raspy finish

this needs a thorough aeration

This soil composition is particularly appropriate for Trousseau

Maybe it does not quite possess the delineation of the 2012 on the finish since it is a little richer in style

bursting with layers of soft

there is excellent vibrancy and punch to the intensely mineralinflected medium weight flavors that possess fine delineation and a lovely sense of underlying tension on the complex

fat textures

The 2013 vintage is characterized by a slightly more streamlined mouthfeel (which isn't saying much given the baseline enormity of these wines) with carefully etched aromas of black cherry

but the overall quality level is excellent

Offers palate-staining black raspberry