2016 Arlaud Morey-St-Denis Millandes

The 2016 Morey St Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was completely destemmed and matured in 20% new oak. The nose was reticent compared to its peers, sultry, loamy scents reluctantly offered before going back into its shell. The palate is medium-bodied with quite rigid tannin. This feels firm and correct in the mouth, a little chalkiness to the texture toward the finish where I would like more flesh to develop once in bottle. Not bad at all, though surpassed by the Aux Cheseaux and Les Blanchards at the moment. 90-92 points

Here there is some reduction but not so much as to completely mask the seemingly ripe red berry fruit and earth undertones. The sleek, intense and tension-filled medium weight flavors possess lovely delineation while displaying a subtle minerality on the moderately austere and muscular finish where a touch of rusticity appears. 89-92 points