2016 Givry Rouge 1. Cru Clos Salomon Magnum Domaine Clos Salomon

An attractively fresh if restrained nose somewhat grudgingly offers up notes of black raspberry, plum and violet that are gently laced with earth and spice wisps. The rich and pleasingly textured medium weight flavors possess a sleek mouth feel thanks to the relatively fine-grained tannins shaping the delicious finish that delivers sneaky good length. Lovely and I particularly like the level of phenolic maturity displays by the structural elements. 91/2024+ .

The 2016 Givry Clos Salomon Rouge 1er Cru really shows off the quality of this appellation. It has a clean and pure bouquet with cranberry and wild strawberry, just a puff of chalk dust. The palate is well balanced with neatly integrated oak, and dark berry fruit infused with tea leaf and white pepper. Just a lovely Givry to drink over the next four or five years.