The Morot 2007 Beaune Cent Vignes smells more of red meat and game than it does of site-typical cherry. With prominent but not aggressive acidity allied to a satiny texture, and notes of fruit pit and bitter herbs adding pungency, this understated, proportional wine should give considerable pleasure over at least the next 4-6 years.
Geoffrey Choppin de Janvry was among those growers to report that more rigorous sorting was required for his 2008 fruit than had been needed the previous vintage. I tasted his 2008s from tank, where they were spending a bit longer than usual, in order to gas-out after very late malos.
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