Aloxe-Corton Les Caillettes, Magnum, 2016 with outstanding freshness and wonderful

with outstanding freshness and wonderful acidity

but well-integrated

On the palate the wine is full

Vinified in 2 and 3 year old oak barrels

well-defined nose of cantaloupe melon

Aloxe-Corton Les Caillettes, Magnum, 2016 with outstanding freshness and wonderfulBright ruby red core, fading to a pale pink rim. Beautifully intense, pure nose of plum, black cherry compote and blackcurrant leaf, with hints of blackcurrant juice, toasty oak, leather, liquorice and mocha. On the palate the wine is intense and pure, with outstanding freshness and wonderful acidity. There is excellent structure and balance, and nicely integrated, ripe tannins that are complimented by black fruit notes, along with hints of vanilla,