Domaine Bellene, Beaune Greves Rouge other_regions_australia cassis and spice

cassis and spice

At this point we are starting to see what a mature Léoville can do

Clean finish but not that persistent

Always one of the region's most aromatic Syrahs

plush and very ripe but not overly sweet

Domaine Bellene, Beaune Greves Rouge other_regions_australia cassis and spiceA background whisper of wood sets off distinctly reduced aromas and its not clear that even extended aeration is going to completely dissipate them. Otherwise there is excellent volume and mid palate density supporting the discreetly mineral inflected flavors that exhibit a noticeably dry but not really bitter finish where the wood reemerges. As the description suggests this is pretty awkward and its hard to see time fixing the shortcomings. I would