Hints of wood and menthol can be found on the even riper nose that is composed by notes of extract of black cherry

the 2013 has enough mid-palate generosity to drink well with minimal cellaring

it would also benefit from additional aging

Ideal with canapés

naturally exotic and broad-ranging nose is comprised by notes of Orange pekoe tea

Trapet Pere et Fils, Marsannay Rouge Vintage:2012 Hints of wood and mentholA more elegant nose features notes of ripe and cool red currant, earth and soft floral hints. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the mineral and saline inflected flavors that culminate in a moderately austere but balanced and persistent finish. This offers good if not truly exceptional quality for the appellation. 88 2017+