Chandon de Briailles, Savigny Beaune Fourneaux other_regions_italy The Fonseca is probably more

The Fonseca is probably more powerful in the Fladgate Group offerings in this vintage (and

--1989 Bordeaux horizontal

phenolically mature and driving finish that is quite firm without being aggressive yet impeccably well balanced

The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened

backward and brooding finish

Chandon de Briailles, Savigny Beaune Fourneaux other_regions_italy The Fonseca is probably more(from 60+ year old vines; note that this now has the 1er portion declassified into it and the domaine will continue to do this going forward; the 1er portion accounts for about 2 3 of the cuve). An ultra fresh nose features notes of both red and dark currant that enjoy pretty top notes of violet and rose petal plus a touch of earth. There is excellent precision to the super sleek and precise middle weight flavors that terminate in a balanced finale