Comte Armand, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Vintage:2017 I imagine it will reward

I imagine it will reward readers lucky enough to own it with several decades of exceptional drinking

it was pretty brilliant

The mouth feel of the middle weight plus flavors is bold and powerful with plenty of mid-palate concentration and muscle that is enhanced by the firm tannins and huge length

Larner vineyard (Ballard Canyon) and Watch Hill vineyard (Alisos Canyon)

Brilliant violet

Comte Armand, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Vintage:2017 I imagine it will reward(a blend of two 1ers, the older vines Les Brterins and Bas de Duresses the vines run from 35 to 75 years of age). This possesses a nose that is compositionally similar to that of the straight Auxey but offers both a bit more aromatic depth and complexity. There is good richness to the lightly mineral inflected flavors that possess good detail and fine length on the less obviously rustic finish as the tannins are more fine grained. (88 91) 2019+