Aloxe-Corton Les Caillettes, Magnum, 2016 the tannins being

the tannins being

but not heavy

pear and fresh peach fruit

well-defined nose of cantaloupe melon

Bright ruby red core

Aloxe-Corton Les Caillettes, Magnum, 2016 the tannins beingBright ruby red core, fading to a pale pink rim. Beautifully intense, pure nose of plum, black cherry compote and blackcurrant leaf, with hints of blackcurrant juice, toasty oak, leather, liquorice and mocha. On the palate the wine is intense and pure, with outstanding freshness and wonderful acidity. There is excellent structure and balance, and nicely integrated, ripe tannins that are complimented by black fruit notes, along with hints of vanilla,