Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:6x750ml with dark chocolate and mineral

with dark chocolate and mineral

it has the hot-sand

Floral black fruit and spice mark the nose here

There is little doubt the 2001 is shaping up to be one of the most elegant Sorì San Lorenzos ever made

so I looked for it

Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:6x750ml with dark chocolate and mineralModerately 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.