Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes De Nuits Rouge Vintage:2009 which allowed the Cabernet Franc

which allowed the Cabernet Franc to complete the final ripening phase in a uniform fashion

with tons of pure texture from the 28% still Pinot in the blend

Gentle pressing

There are notes of orange dark chocolate stick as well

The latest amazing array of Keller Trockenbeerenauslesen finished fermenting already by June and so was bottled before high summer

Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes De Nuits Rouge Vintage:2009 which allowed the Cabernet FrancA fresh and bright nose of primarily red pinot fruit introduces mildly bitter and distinctly short flavors. Given the character of the vintage, I suspect that the recent racking and associated sulfuring may explain why this appears seriously out of sorts. Benefit of the doubt offered. (83 86) 2012+