Lucien Muzard Santenay 1er Cru \'Maladiere\' (2013)
375mL / Bourgogne / France
Santenay 1er Cru La Maladière exhibits aromas of cassis, plums, smoked meats and espresso roast, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy palate that's succulent and open-knit, underpinned by powdery tannins. For the Muzard brothers' largest holding in the 1er Cru of Maladiere, this wine is a nice step up in texture and complexity with excellent tension and a mineral core from the Limestone soils. There is a demure, quietude that keeps you coming back for more.