Albert Morot, Beaune, Les Teurons 1er Cru 2012 Petite Sirah MOUTH: flamboyantly savory

MOUTH: flamboyantly savory

45- and 60-year-old vines

and there's still a good amount of fruit-driven sweetness here that is absolutely splendid

Deep garnet

decanted x 30-45 minutes before pouring at dinner party with superb Cassoulet

Albert Morot, Beaune, Les Teurons 1er Cru 2012 Petite Sirah MOUTH: flamboyantly savory93 Wine Advocate Smoky aromas add to the red fruits and manifest themselves on the palate as the spicy, toasty wood aging. The fruits are still developing, a series of rich berries and currants that will be ripe and generous. (RV) (12 2014) Tanzer 91 93 Bright red ruby, the darkest of these 2012s. Wild, reduced nose hints at redcurrant, black cherry and menthol; a bit cabernet like in its brooding character. Densely packed and sweet on the palate,