Jean Noel Gagnard, Hautes Cotes Beaune Sous Eguison Brut Zero A completely backward but superbly

A completely backward but superbly complex nose displays layered aromas that run to game and underbrush as well as ripe red and dark berry fruit trimmed in a bit of wood toast that give way to rich

tar and cigars plus a hint of cardamom

violet and anise

it's layered and incisive

satiny texture with flavors of crushed black cherry

Jean Noel Gagnard, Hautes Cotes Beaune Sous Eguison Brut Zero A completely backward but superbly(bottled under screwcap). Moderately firm reduction necessitates a quick aeration. Otherwise, there is very good freshness and verve on the palate of the delicious middle weight flavors that possess a subtle bead of minerality on the nicely detailed, dry and sneaky long finale. A quality Bourgogne; just be sure to give it some air first.