دومين فولان-أربليه ألوكس-كورتون 2023، بورغوندي

The blackcurrant and blackberry notes are incredibly deep and ripe, but there's a rustic edge that keeps it from being too polished. Really nice balance of power and finesse for the price.

The old vine concentration really shows—blackcurrant and blackberry come through thick and ripe, yet it stays graceful instead of heavy. I had it with a simple roast chicken and the rustic edge gave it character without losing finesse.

I opened this after dinner and was immediately struck by how the ripe blackcurrant and blackberry notes gave it a generous, almost jammy richness. The rustic charm they mention is real—it’s not polished, but that’s exactly why I’m already reaching for a second glass.