(from Hautes Maizières and Les Violettes). Here too there is just enough reduction present to blur the nuances of the fruit though the hallmark spice elements do peek through. The generous, even juicy, and vibrant medium weight flavors exude a bracing salinity on the youthfully austere, balanced and highly energetic finish. Note that this is sufficiently structured to repay 5 to 8 years of keeping.