Lucien Le Moine, Morey Saint Denis Clos Ormes Vintage:2014 substantial palate with aromatic oak

substantial palate with aromatic oak on the long finish

floral pastille and star anise flavors turn livelier with air

but it does not feel as if it is going anywhere interesting

There is impressive richness and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality that continues onto the dusty and balanced finale that is shaped by relatively fine grained tannins

Lucien Le Moine, Morey Saint Denis Clos Ormes Vintage:2014 substantial palate with aromatic oakHere there is no issue with reduction as the expressive nose offers up fresh, elegant and very pure aromas of essence of red pinot fruit and soft earth nuances. There is good detail and punch to the lightly mineral inflected and seductively textured medium weight flavors that possess a refined, balanced and harmonious finish. Textbook Clos des Ormes. (90 92) 2019+