Gerard Raphet, Morey Saint Denis Rouge Vintage:2021 well defined and more understated

well defined and more understated than its peers

This knockout wine will age splendidly and will likely merit an even higher score in eight to ten years’ time

In most vintages

this is definitely going to require at least moderate patience and like the Chambertin

an experienced taster would be hard-pressed to identify which

Gerard Raphet, Morey Saint Denis Rouge Vintage:2021 well defined and more understatedThe cool and airy nose is earthier still with its array of red and blue pinot fruit where a touch of crushed fennel lurks in the background. There is fine volume to the appealingly textured middleweight flavors thanks mainly to the relatively fine grained tannins that also shape the moderately firm and more complex finale that is just a bit firmer. This is a good Morey villages that should repay 5 to 8 years of keeping.