Beaune - Bressandes		1988	A. Morot

10/95. Acquired from London for $22 (imported for $32 net).
The wines of this excellent domaine have always been favorites of mine. The small domaine is run by a charming old lady from a half-dilapidated chateau (sort of) near Beaune.
COLOR: Medium-light pinkish-red.
NOSE: Almost no trace of 'Bourgogne Nose'. Plenty of 'open' cherries aroma with very light earthy tones.
TASTE: Quite concentrated and very tasteful. Young vibrant fruit all over. Some soft tannins to counter the fruit makes this wine a delight to drink.
LENGTH: Not much aftertaste to speak of.
TEXTURE & BALANCE: Medium body and very good balance. Plenty of acidity give the sensation of a very young wine.
OVERALL: Very good indeed. Not the most complex, but an excellent example of what a good Beaune 1er Cru should be like. Superb value.
MARK: 16+/20.aaaaaaaaBUY MORE? Yes.

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