Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:6x750ml with remarkable precision and class

with remarkable precision and class

A more deeply pitched nose is spicier still with its markedly earthy red currant

Does not taste like 100% Sauvignon from Sancerre

Enzo Brezza did a great job with his Bricco Saramassa in 2008

A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre aged completely in neutral wood foudres

Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:6x750ml with remarkable precision and classModerately 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.