2022 | Domaine Sainte Madeleine Bourgogne Vézelay | Burgundy Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon and five garden-like parcels –

and five garden-like parcels – a wine with ferocious concentration yet fresh-as-a-daisy acidity

and the oak feels better integrated

The initial velvet texture masks the dense structure that will allow it to age impressively

very appealing finish

Lovely layers of black cherry compote and star anise ride waves of rich spice and dark fruit on the alluring and awesome nose of this bottling from what is arguably the appellation's most iconic vineyard

2022 | Domaine Sainte Madeleine Bourgogne Vézelay | Burgundy Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon and five garden-like parcels –Roasted almonds on the nose, delicately smoky and spicy. On the palate, salty, minerally smoky, roasted salted almonds, Granny Smith apple, citrus, and a lovely length.