Michel Gaunoux, Beaune Rouge other_regions The 2015 Pintas is a

The 2015 Pintas is a field blend (30+ grapes) from old vines (85+ years) aged for 20 months in 30% new French oak

Unfurling from the glass with scents of orange zest

This is also reduced but not so much that the spice elements are completely hidden

mostly Syrah from the higher elevation

There is outstanding richness to the muscular yet refined big-bodied flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the balanced

Michel Gaunoux, Beaune Rouge other_regions The 2015 Pintas is a(from 4 different vineyards). This is also agreeably fresh with a more refined nose of red berries, plum and violet hints. There is good detail and solid intensity to the seductively textured flavors that culminate in a balanced and persistent finish. This silky effort should drink well early but also age well too. 88 2016+