Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:6x750ml This is also very good

This is also very good though patience is recommended as this will require time to flesh out

floral and spiced apple

Floral black fruit and spice mark the nose here

so I looked for it

The Riserva is only produced in truly exceptional years and represents the single-best barrel of the bunch

Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:6x750ml This is also very goodModerately generous wood sets off the cooler and reserved nose that blends notes of both red and dark currant aromas that are liberally cut with earth and forest floor elements. There is fine richness and concentration to the powerful and muscular big bodied flavors that coat the palate with sappy dry extract that contrasts somewhat with the long but somewhat lean finish.